Education is an interminable experience
KUCHING: Education is not merely about getting straight A’s but a lifelong learning experience, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said education provides students with the knowledge and opportunities to improve their quality of life and create a better world for themselves. “With the knowledge received especially for you, students […]
Need for skilled labour force to attain 2030 goal
BARIO: Sarawak would have to have a skilled labour force of at least 60 per cent to achieve its goal of a high income status by 2030. In stating this Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) Deputy Chief Scientist and Deputy Adviser of Digital Economy, Professor Dr Al-Khalid Othman said the concern is presently the state is […]
Never too old to learn a new tongue
KUCHING: There is a saying that age is not a barrier when it comes to learning new things. It resonates well in 78-year-old Matsumoto Tatsuo, who despite being Japanese, is a linguaphile. Not only does he know the Japanese language, but can understand and converse in many other languages namely, Polish, Romania, Spanish, Italian, as […]
Strive to be multilingual
KUCHING: People must not be adverse to learning other languages but instead endeavour to be multilingual. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the locals should take the example of a group of Japanese students who are learning Bahasa Melayu. “We are proud to see that […]
Character building — foundation for lifelong learning
KUCHING: Educators play an important role in building good character in children, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Even though face-to-face lessons have certain limitations, educators must be physically present to help young children develop good character,” he emphasised. He said that educators and parents or guardians must work together in this. […]
Pursue lifelong learning
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has urged the people to pursue the Lifelong Learning Programme (PSH) offered by community colleges. He said the programme would empower them. “The community college implements PSH as a core business based on several concepts and contexts such as home schooling which is informal and conducted at home […]
