MoE reschedules SPM exam for flood-affected candidates, including in Sarawak
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will reschedule the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2022 examination for 431 candidates who were stranded and unable to go to the designated examination centre or a nearby centre due to floods. In a statement today, the MoE said the Examination Board (LP) was in the midst of collecting […]
SMK Sebuyau project at design prep stage
KUCHING: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sebuyau full replacement construction project which was approved in the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) Rolling Plan 1 of 2016 is now at the design preparation stage, said Minister of Education Fadhlina Sidek. According to her, the scope of the project covers the construction of 36 classrooms, a dormitory for 500 […]
Big allocation shows govt is serious to develop education: STU
KUCHING: The large allocation amounting to RM55.2 billion to the Ministry of Education (MoE) clearly shows the government’s concern for national education, said Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Kullin Djayang. Of the amount, RM920 million will go towards repairing 380 dilapidated schools in Sabah and Sarawak. Kullin said if the allocation is used well and […]
Minister advises SPM candidates to stay calm, focused
BANGI: In wishing all the best to the 403,637 candidates sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2022 written tests from today until March 15, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek advised them to focus, listen and stay calm. “Good luck to all and I wish everyone success,” she said when met at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) […]
Taylor’s College path to an accountancy career
KUCHING: Taylor’s College kickstarted the year with the sponsorship of more than RM80,000 for an accounting workshop called ‘Bengkel Kecemerlangan Prinsip Perakaunan’ to produce more future accountants for nation-building. The accounting workshop was held to prepare students for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and encourage more youths to pursue the profession as a career. The […]
Need for simpler and stabler system for teachers: STU
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has been urged to come up with a simpler and stable system in place of the Identity Management System (IDME) which has been troubling teachers. Sarawak Teacher’ Union president Kullin Djayang said this in reference to the Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s declaration that the system has a problem and […]
No more dilly-dallying, please
“The power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success. It can contribute to nation-building and reconciliation.” — Nelson Mandela. AN announcement by the Ministry of Education (MOE) that it will improve all aspects of education in Sarawak is certainly music to the ears. It is even more gratifying […]
Placement of new teachers must focus on rural, urban schools
KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) hopes that the placement of new teachers in Sarawak will eventually overcome the issue of teacher shortage by placing the educators fairly in both rural and urban schools. Its president Zulkiflee Sebli said schools in the rural and urban areas face a lack of teachers. “KGBS hopes that […]
Additional teachers mean much to govt and aided schools
KUCHING: Kuching Chung Hua Middle School (CHMS) No 1, 3, and 4 Board of Management Committee chairman Datuk Richard Wee said placement of additional teachers will help government and aided schools. And this will help ease the long-standing issue of shortage of teachers in the state, he pointed out. “I hope there is political will […]
Additional teachers will ease shortage: STU
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has welcomed the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) recent announcement to place at least 1,500 teachers in Sarawak to overcome the teacher shortage problem. Its president Kullin Djayang said with this latest development, it will to some extent reduce the burden of teachers and students in continuing the teaching and learning […]
