Minister stresses collaboration between parents and educators
TATAU: Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai has stressed the transformative power of education, noting its role in changing the economic circumstances of individuals and their families. Speaking at the Excellent Student Awards ceremony for SK Tatau yesterday (Feb 7), the Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department underscored the need for collaboration between parents and educators […]
Call to lighten burdens of teachers, students
BETONG: Educators are concerned about the shortage of teachers and the unfilled vacancies in Sarawak. They hope the issues will be addressed by the government this year. They also have high hopes the government will resolve matters related to school infrastructure, curriculum and readiness to face the Alpha generation. LIZA TALIP I hope the Ministry […]
Don’t just teach, instil harmony too
BINTULU: Educators are advised not to focus only on academic teaching, but instead, need to instil a spirit of unity and harmony among their students, especially the younger generation. Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing made the suggestion when speaking at the Sungai Tisang National School (SK) PTA Charity Dinner in conjunction […]
Educators must always be ready to help students
BINTULU: Educators should always be aware of the problems faced by students as well as the form of immediate action that can be taken to help them. In that context, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the parties involved need to proactively approach, delve into and solve problems […]
Onus on educators to shape the future
LIMBANG: The task of educators in shaping the future is crucial, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) quoted the Deputy Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development as saying this is to meet the state’s needs in the years to come. “Not only is Singapore investing in Sarawak […]
Veteran journalist, educator wins special award
KUALA LUMPUR: Winning the special award during the prestigious Malaysian Press Institute (MPI)-Petronas Malaysian Journalism Awards 2022 was indeed a big surprise, said the senior fellow of the Malaysian Council of Professors (MPN), Dr Jeniri Amir. The adjunct professor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Language and Communication said he was neither informed nor […]
Educators must adapt to changes in technology
KUCHING: The concepts and designs of teaching and learning must adapt to changes due to the transformation in students as well as modern technology. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that educators nowadays are confronted with students who are vastly different from students of yesteryear. “Students are now more exposed to […]
Full vaccination expected for educations, assistants
KUCHING: Educators and their assistants at kindergartens and nurseries are expected to be fully vaccinated statewide, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister added as of July 1, a total of 6,021 or 84 percent of educators and their assistants from the private sector have been vaccinated. […]
Cuepacs wants ministry to focus on three aspects when hiring teachers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been urged to give priority to the quality, skills and interests of candidates who will be teaching in schools throughout the country. Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Adnan Mat said in a statement today, although the government was serious […]
Challenging years for educators
KUCHING: It has been a particularly challenging year for all educators nationwide following the Covid-19 pandemic crisis and the movement control order (MCO). However, Sarawak Teachers’ Union president Macky Joseph opined that this is not a reason to forget the all-important Teacher’s Day celebration for all educators in the country. He said in conjunction with […]
