Polish Ambassador targets MOU on higher education by 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Malaysia looks forward to the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on higher education with Malaysia by next year in conjunction with both countries’ 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations in 2021, said Ambassador Krzysztof Dębnicki. The Ambassador said that the MOU should provide […]
Organisation impressed with Manyin
KUCHING: The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI) is impressed with Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong’s stand on education in Sarawak. Not only that, TSI was also impressed that the Minister of Education, Science and Technology Research Sarawak fully supported the vision and intention of the state government to bring quality education within the reach of every Sarawakian. […]
Sarawak setting up international schools not a problem
By Alverdtekoster Anyap KUCHING: The Sarawak government should not encounter any problem in the establishment of international schools, says Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Leadership Centre chairman Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abd Rahman. “I’m very positive that the state government has taken into account the requirements, and they may have already discussed this with the Ministry […]
‘Emulate the Penans’
By Sarah Hafizah Chandra MIRI: The Penans are embracing the importance of education as they acknowledged the need for their community to progress alongside others in the state to enjoy a better life. This was told by Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau at an educational assistance presentation ceremony here on Monday (Sept 28). “The Penans […]
Don’t let children miss out on education
TATAU: Parents need not worry about sending their children to school amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He expressed concern that if parents do not send their children to school, it will cause their children to miss out on their education. “Education is very important in […]
Education, skills can help Dayaks excel: Rep
KAPIT: Minister of Utilities Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom pointed out that two key factors that made rural Dayaks lag behind were lack of education and poverty. He stated this at a ‘Leaders and the People’ gathering held at Rumah Budit Along, Nana Mekey Ili, Merit, Batang Rajang here on Monday afternoon (17 August). “In […]
Education — edification or deception
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. — Malcolm X, American Muslim human rights activist The core message of education is meant for your edification and empowerment, not to mess you up. It is there to massage and manage your intellect. Unfortunately, it has become […]
Upgrades of pondok learning education to continue
KUALA LUMPUR: Education quality for pondok learning institutions will be holistically upgraded to place it among institutions of higher education that are able to produce outstanding graduates, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri. He said graduates of pondok learning institutions would also be able to […]
CMCO can widen gap between urban and rural students
KUCHING: If the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is prolonged, it might widen the gap between the educational standards of students in the urban areas and those in the rural areas. This was pointed out by Jonathan Chai Voon Tok, secretary-general of Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) today.He said since the […]
Some 8-year-olds have resorted to smoking
GEORGE TOWN: It appears to have become the norm for some eight-year-olds in the country to have taken up smoking. According to the Penang Consumer Association (CAP) Education officer NV Subbarrow, this was found out as result of a survey conducted by the CAP on cigarette use among youth. He said the survey also found that […]
