Shared responsibility for children’s education: Saratok MP
SARATOK: Children’s education is a shared responsibility, said Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju. He said he wants to see education not only happen in school, but also at home, where the teachers are among mothers and fathers. “As a matter of fact, education requires the cooperation of all parties and the most important and significant […]
Students get early exposure to entrepreneurial culture
KUCHING: Early exposure and education on venturing into the business field will develop a strong entrepreneurial culture. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said knowledge on business management needs to be instilled in every entrepreneur so that their business remains resilient when faced with challenges. “Therefore, with the involvement of […]
Helping local communities
KUCHING: The Ragad Foundation will continue to play a significant role in tackling challenges faced by the community in the areas of education, health and socio-economy. The foundation’s chief of programme and campaign, Lila Ruzaini Hussain said it would come up with more initiatives to help the local community. “Recently, we launched education programmes, water […]
Educational inequalities affect millions of British children
LONDON: Millions of children in Britain are left disadvantaged throughout their lives by educational inequalities, a damning report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) revealed on Tuesday. The IFS report showed that disadvantaged children start school behind their better-off peers, and the education system is not succeeding in closing the gaps. Children who have […]
Tiong calls for lifelong quest for knowledge
KUCHING: A university education is arguably the ideal launching pad to working life but the process of learning should however not end there. The advice comes from Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing who stressed the importance of a lifelong quest for knowledge. “We may be experts and talents, but we must always keep […]
Early education a template for growing up
KUCHING: Early education provided by Tabika Kemas can bring about positive attitudes and instil a culture of knowledge among children. And participation in extracurricular activities and talent-based programmes can leave a positive impact in the long term, thus becoming a guide before they step into the real world of schooling. Meradong assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong […]
Minister assures progressive education system
KUCHING: The education system in Sarawak is not stagnant, assured the Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn. “I don’t believe Sarawak’s educational system is stagnant; in fact, we are progressing. It is evident from the different structured educational programmes that such efforts are not in vain. “In addition, personnel […]
Astro to ensure equal access to education for all children
KUCHING: In championing equal access to education for all, Astro Kasih, the sustainability arm of Astro, has built a hostel for Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Paku in Kapit. It was equipped with facilities with the aim to encourage higher student enrolment from the surrounding villages. Astro’s Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Henry Tan said the […]
Learning centre boon Indonesian workers’ children
KUCHING: A total of 1,900 children of registered Indonesian workers benefited from education provided through plantation community learning centres (CLCs) in Sarawak. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said they were from 16 centres set up in Miri, Bintulu, Mukah and Simunjan. “Nevertheless, there are still a handful of Indonesian […]
5G key to national digital education revolution
KUALA LUMPUR: The fifth generation (5G) of cellular technology is the key to the revolution in the national education sector, especially in meeting the learning needs of the 21st century and producing a generation capable of facing the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Without the 5G technology and networks, the development of the digital […]
