RM12 mln for computer facilities
KUCHING: The state government has allocated RM12 million under Projek Rakyat to equip all primary schools with computer facilities. Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong said this is to encourage mastery of digital skills amongst the younger generation, from as early as primary school. “Early exposure to computers and Information […]
What hot air? Projects are being implemented
KUCHING: Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Datuk Amar Michael Manyin has refuted accusations by those who said the Sarawak government’s development projects including the proposed Sarawak Infectious Diseases Centre (SIDC) were just ‘hot air’. He said all projects as well as the SIDC were now being implemented. “As a minister in charge, sometimes […]
Raspberry Pi computers for 79 primary schools in Serian
SERIAN: The state government has distributed Raspberry Pi computers to 79 primary schools in Serian division under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR). Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben, representing MESTR Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong, officiated at the handover ceremony at Dewan Tayung Langui, Kampung Pichin near here yesterday (July 19). A […]
RM3 million for special needs facility
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM3 million for the construction of a dedicated block for the Special Education Integrated Programme (PPKI) for Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Matang Jaya. The cheque was handed over by Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong to the school’s Parent-Teacher Association chairman Iskandar Sharkawi at […]
Recruit more trainee teachers
KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has urged the Ministry of Education (MOE) to recruit more trainee teachers in the state. This came after Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said that the state is short of more than 3,000 teachers. STU said the teacher training institutes (IPGs) in Sarawak […]
Bidayuhs fully behind GPS
KUCHING: The Bidayuhs will be fully behind the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Sarawak government, says Tebedu assemblyman Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong. “The majority of the Bidayuhs, who are about 60 per cent rural-based, still need development and it is only through the GPS government under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari […]
Malaysian drivers lacking in road courtesy
SERIAN: Road users are reminded to be courteous when on the road. This helps to prevent road accidents and save lives. In making the call, Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Micheal Manyin Jawong asserted that inconsiderate road users would be one of the main road accident causes. Malaysian drivers are lacking in […]
Distributing leaflets as campaign alternative
SERIAN: Distribution of leaflets especially in the rural areas may be adopted as an alternative to physical campaigning during the 12th State Election. Tebedu assemblyman Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong said in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, it would be difficult to hold normal campaigning such as house to house visits and organising large political […]
Ranum called to return to GPS
SERIAN: Will Opar assemblyman Datuk Ranum Mina, a member of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) return and join the other Bidayuh assemblymen of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to capture all eight Bidayuh-majority seats in coming the 12th state election? Ranum left Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) to join PSB, which was then known as United People’s […]
Minister explains preference for Raspberry Pi computers
KUCHING: The adoption of ICT tools for teaching and learning including the provision of Raspberry Pi computers for primary schools in Sarawak has taken into consideration the students’ capacity and limitations in the use of technology platforms. Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong said a Raspberry Pi computer could […]
