Manyin urges IPGs to revert to generalist training
KUCHING: Teacher Training Institutes (IPGs) have been urged to revert from specialist to generalist training to enable their graduates to teach all subjects, including Science and Mathematics, said Sarawak Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong today. He said that if this could be done, the shortage of teachers to […]
Establish agency to preserve traditional villages
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Southern Zone has called for the establishment of a special agency for the preservation of traditional villages. PBB senior vice president Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong, who presented the motion, said the agency would have the power and authority to plan for the expansion of villages to preserve the […]
RM6 mln to train Science, Mathematics, English teachers
SERIAN: The Sarawak government has set aside RM6 million this year to train primary and secondary school teachers in the state who are involved in the teaching of Science, Mathematics and English even though they do not have expertise in these subjects. Sarawak Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong said […]
Organisation impressed with Manyin
KUCHING: The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI) is impressed with Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong’s stand on education in Sarawak. Not only that, TSI was also impressed that the Minister of Education, Science and Technology Research Sarawak fully supported the vision and intention of the state government to bring quality education within the reach of every Sarawakian. […]
55 dilapidated schools identified
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research and the state Education Department has identified 55 dilapidated schools in the state for the last phase of repair works. Last year, Sarawak has offered a RM1 billion contra loan to the federal government as allocation to repair or upgrade dilapidated schools in the state. Minister […]
Our International schools legally done
KUCHING: The setting-up of international schools in Sarawak is done in compliance with all Ministry of Education (MOE) requirements, and does not contravene the nation’s laws. Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said his ministry had studied the relevant laws, had extensive engagements with the MOE and complied with […]
Reconsider centralised school
TEBEDU: Education, Science and Technological Research Minister, Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong has urged parents and community leaders in the district to reconsider allowing the building of a centralised school. He said during a recent dialogue between the district education office and local residents, only 26 percent supported the proposal of closing the smaller schools to […]
144 Bidayuh kampungs done
NCR LAND DOCUMENTATION KUCHING: Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) has successfully done the Native Customary Rights (NCR) land documentation in 144 Bidayuh villages out of about 340 kampungs. Its chief advisor Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said the Bidayuh NCR land documentation started since 2007 following approval given by then Chief Minister Tun Pehin Sri […]
