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KGBS calls for continued flexibility in school uniform policy

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) is urging the Education Ministry (MoE) to maintain the flexibility of allowing students to attend school without wearing uniforms. Its president Zulkiflee Sebli said the decision to allow students to wear sports attire due to hot weather to avoid any complications to health since May last year has […]

Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union welcomes UPSR-like assessment

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) fully supports Sarawak’s plan to introduce its own assessment examination for Year 6 pupils in government schools. President Zulkiflee Sebli said teachers and public have been raising their concern about the lack of standardised tools to measure the children’s performance at the primary school level since the abolishment […]

Treat all complaints positively, union tells Ministry

KUCHING: Social media platforms may be the easiest way to raise an issue but civil servants are prohibited to do so as they are bound by rules and regulations as stipulated in the Civil Servants (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993. Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) President Zulkiflee Sebli said civil servants, including school teachers were […]

Placement of new teachers must focus on rural, urban schools

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) hopes that the placement of new teachers in Sarawak will eventually overcome the issue of teacher shortage by placing the educators fairly in both rural and urban schools. Its president Zulkiflee Sebli said schools in the rural and urban areas face a lack of teachers. “KGBS hopes that […]

Restore culture of appreciation for teachers

KUCHING: Parents need to set an example for children by always appreciating the services of teachers. “That culture should be restored, if a child complains about being reprimanded by the teacher, we as parents should inquire as to why they were scolded. “What I don’t want to see is a culture where when the teacher […]

Use of face masks still relevant

KUCHING: Kesatuan Guru Bumiputera Sarawak (KGBS) believes that the use of face masks is still relevant and necessary in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19. However, its president Zulkiflee Sebli, also welcomed the idea of non-mandatory use of face mask either inside or outside the school building. “As a precautionary and self-care measure, school […]

Postpone school reopening to next year

KUCHING: If the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise and group immunity among students has not been developed, it is appropriate that all schools be postponed until next year, says Zulkiflee Sebli. The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) chairman said that schools should be closed until cases showed a significant decrease. “In the present […]

Call to empower state on recruitment, training

DEBAK: Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam fully supported the Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union’s (KGBS) proposal in urging the Education Ministry (MoH) to give autonomy to the Sarawak government. This autonomy pertains to related educational matters. According to Razi, the shortage of teachers in Sarawak remains unsolved and as such the state should be empowered to […]

Union thanks teachers for their sacrifices

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teacher’s Union (KGBS) wishes all teachers in the country, particularly those in Sarawak, a Happy Teacher’s Day. In conjunction with Teachers’ Day on Sunday (May 16), KGBS president Ahmad Malie thanked all teachers for their sacrifices and efforts throughout the years. “Teachers’ sacrifices and services are strongly valued at KGBS and […]

Transform education system to meet challenges

KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) has called on the Ministry of Education (MOE) to transform the nation’s education system in facing the challenges and uncertainties posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. KGBS president Ahmad Malie said that the existing system could not cater to the current educational needs during the pandemic and MOE should not […]