Creative education starts from home

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Nurturing children to be creative and innovative must start from home, says Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong. He said creating a culture where children were given freedom to take risks would encourage the growth of the country’s innovation level. “To be innovative, like in most developed countries, […]

Jihan Muse ― Talks work-life balance

Some say it is the “most difficult job in the world”. Being a mother is no easy task, especially for a working mother. Actor-comedian Jihan Muse explains the importance of being available around the clock, both at home and at work. Time management is essential Juggling between work and life is no easy feat, especially […]

Grandma’s MCO tales

KUCHING: Most parents are stuck at home during the movement control order (MCO) period. Apart from having plenty of time with their children and grandchildren, it is also a golden time for parents and grandparents to assist the children with their school works. What do grandmothers do at home during the MCO and Covid-19 pandemic? […]

MCO affects people in different ways

KUCHING: Suddenly people now have so much time that they do not know what to do with it. Parents are forced to spend time with their kids; work is no longer a priority, nor is traveling or social life. Also, people suddenly understand (and even experienced) the value of solidarity, love, strength, empathy and faith. […]

MCO is family time at home, parents told

KUCHING: Parents and grandparents play an important role in making children feel safe and secure at home during the movement control order (MCO) implemented to curb the spread of Covid-19. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that parents and grandparents needed to ensure that children understand the […]