Improve internet access, MOE urged
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been urged to pay greater attention to the need for internet access and speed, especially in rural areas. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said many rural students could not enjoy online learning during the movement control order (MCO). She […]
Poor internet can cause rural students to fall behind
LONG LAMA: Poor internet access in rural areas can contribute to students falling behind academically, especially during the movement control order (MCO) period, said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. Hence, he is hoping that relevant authorities could finds ways or solutions on how rural students can continue with their learning process during the MCO. “Because […]
Effectiveness depends on students, Internet access
Online learning system KUCHING: The online learning system is a good alternative to ensure the continuation of education in the nation during the movement control order (MCO) period but its effectiveness depends on the students’ class level and the quality of Internet access in respective localities. This was pointed out by Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union […]
Technological Education Division suggested
KUCHING: While the idea of encouraging the use of online learning system is a good fit to ensure continuation of education during the ongoing movement control order (MCO) period, it is easier said than done. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Leadership Centre chairman Prof Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman concurred with the online learning system as an […]
Enough bandwidth capacity to go around, but…
KUALA LUMPUR: With most Malaysians now working from home because of the Covid-19 pandemic and extended movement control order (MCO) until April 14, there has also been an increase in complaints of slow internet. Users have been voicing out their frustration in social media platforms. Whether it be students unable to finish their assignments or […]
Students’ access to internet vital
ONLINE TEACHING-AND-LEARNING KUALA LUMPUR: The move by public and private tertiary institutions to switch to online teaching-and-learning (PdP) following the movement control order (MCO) which was initially welcomed by all, has now hit the brakes. There are now claims that the approach is unrealistic as the move was made without considering the internet accessibility of […]
Patriots wants free internet during MCO
KUCHING: Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) hopes that the state government would provide free internet to all Sarawakians during the movement control order (MCO) period. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said that this would enable students staying at home to utilise e-learning programmes. “This will also benefit the working class who are using […]
A battle we must win
Stepping on grounds where angels fear to treads, I ventured to suggest publicly on January 25 to hold religious events on line. If we had, we may have been on a different path today! But that is all water under the bridge! At this most trying time, I have said, and I still say, I […]
Digital education meaningless without Internet access: STU
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) hopes that the Shared Prosperity Vision (SPV) will be shared evenly as the Education Ministry (MoE) adjusts its policies and direction in line with the agenda of SPV 2030. STU president Macky Joseph said this in a statement in response to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s announcement that the […]
