Union hopes for better internet connectivity
KUCHING: Budget 2021 should take into account internet connectivity and online teaching and learning facilities for urban and rural areas throughout Sarawak. This was said by Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Macky Joseph, who said this includes providing widespread internet coverage as well as high speed data for teachers and students to conduct online teaching […]
Put pre-schools on hold
KUCHING: The state government has been urged to put pre-schools on hold until it is really safe for the children to resume classes. Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Macky Joseph said it would be very difficult for very young children (preschoolers) to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at such places. Apart from that, pre-school […]
‘Celebrate Gawai online’
KUCHING: Absence makes the heart grow fonder — but with the advances in technologies available today, Gawai can be celebrated together via online platforms. Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Macky Joseph noted that Malaysia including Sarawak is still battling against the Covid-19 pandemic but he believed such situation will not become an obstacle for people […]
Too soon to reopen schools
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) is urging the authorities not to hurry the process of reopening schools. “Schools have remained shut since the movement control order (MCO) came into effect in March to curb the spread of Covid-19. “Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin previously said the ministry would give a 14-day notice to […]
A busy day for STU
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) Kuching Division held two activities yesterday at their headquarters regarding lesson planning and taxes, which was attended by 122 members. Its president Macky Joseph stated that the activities were part of the union’s continuous professional development programme — a workshop on electronic lesson plans (ERPH) and a talk on taxes […]
