DLP: Lost in translation?
KUCHING: Mathematics and Science in the Dual Language Programme (DLP) is intended to be taught entirely in English, without translating between languages. However, the name itself has caused confusion among teachers, as Lim Boon Yann, head of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) department at Batu Lintang Teacher Education Institute, pointed out. She questioned […]
SJKC Tapah needs RM2 mln to complete construction of its new classroom
KUCHING: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Tapah in Siburan is still in need of RM2 million to finish the construction of its new classroom building. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the school under the purview of the Ministry of Education (MOE) needed a new building to replace the existing old wooden […]
No plans to reintroduce UPSR, PT3 exams
KUCHING: The Malaysian Ministry of Education (MoE) does not plan to reintroduce Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) examinations. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), MoE minister Fadhlina Sidek said that the ministry is focusing on empowering School-Based Assessment (PBS). She said that the assessment involves […]
MoE projects recruitment of up to 20,000 new teachers in five years
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MoE) projects the recruitment of 16,886 to 20,081 new teachers for the next five years. Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying said the projection of new teacher recruitment by MoE for the period 2023 to 2027 for the secondary and primary schools was based on data on Dec 31 […]
408,640 students begin new academic session
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & JAMES WONG KUCHING: A total of 408,640 students, including 32,642 from primary schools, began their 2023/2024 school sessions throughout Sarawak today. Sarawak State Education Department deputy director Omar Mahli stated the Ministry of Education (MoE) introduced the concept of a much more interesting first week at school for the new […]
Act fast or give us education autonomy
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. — Nelson Mandela Why did 222 of the 3,227 one-off specially recruited teachers assigned to Sarawak fail to report for duty as of Sept 30 last year? Did they reject their postings? On the parliament website recently the Ministry of Education […]
Readjust academic calendar to January, ministry urged
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central Publicity and Information Secretary Kelvin Hii has called on the Ministry of Education (MOE) to consider adjusting the academic calendar back to January. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, he pointed out that the academic calendar in Malaysia has been adjusted to start in March every […]
Present day teacher recruits not like predecessors
BETONG: A lack of enthusiasm to be teachers and not being strong enough to face challenges are believed to be the main factors behind many teachers refusing to be placed in Sarawak. According to the Spaoh Islam Khairat Trust Board (Lakis) Chairman Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi, a total of 222 teachers who rejected offers […]
Dismay over ministry’s stand on UEC
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has expressed disappointment over the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) intention of not recognising the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). He said it is rather unbecoming for the Education Minister to issue such a sweeping statement with regard to the issue of UEC recognition without being […]
Fadillah to meet Education Minister to find out more about her reasons for not recognising UEC
BY NATASHA JEE & ABIDGAIL MERTA KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will meet with the Minister of Education soon to have a better understanding of the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) intention to not recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). He said he will discuss with MOE Minister Fadhlina Sidek to find out […]
