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 […]
All-round support for priority to dilapidated schools
KUCHING: Teachers and parents have given their vote of approval to the Ministry of Education’s (MoE’s) pledge to give top priority to dilapidated schools throughout the state. It was reported that some 1,000 schools in Sarawak require remedial attention. Since the maintenance of a school’s physical condition falls under the purview of the government the […]
Education chief gives assurance on special allowance
KUCHING: Teachers in Sarawak are entitled to receive the Interior Incentive Payment (Bantuan Insentif Pendalaman or BIP) for as long as they meet the set criteria and requirements. Sarawak education director Datuk Dr Azhar Ahmad said teachers, who serve in schools entitled to receive the special allowance, are eligible for the incentive. “The review process […]
Dilapidated schools in Sarawak among ministry’s top priorities
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MoE) will give priority to the issues of dilapidated schools in Sarawak. Its Minister Fadhlina Sidek said this was among the education matters concerned that were discussed with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “First of all, it is definitely about education issues in Sarawak which MoE […]
MOE recovery plan welcomed by state ministry
SERIAN: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development of Sarawak has welcomed the recovery plan by the federal Ministry of Education (MOE) on students who have dropped out of the education system. Its Minister, Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that the efforts made by the federal government will be beneficial for the Sarawakians. […]
Duo from SMK Bandar Sibu among winners of Maggi cooking contest
KUCHING: Vanessa Grace and Velentina Ulau from SMK Bandar Sibu were among the top five teams of budding young chefs who emerged as the national winners of the 26th Maggi Secondary School Cooking Competition (MSSCC). The duo came in fourth place with their ‘Nasi Ulam recipe with Maggie Smoked Meat’ dish. Camelia Ivana and Irdina […]
MOE to reactivate National Education Advisory Council
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will reactivate the National Education Advisory Council (MPPK) as provided for under the Education Act 1996. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the MPPK would be chaired by her and 15 committee members to be chosen, would comprise stakeholders, including activists, teachers, former teachers and academics. “With the existence of […]
94 pct of teachers in Sarawak are locals
SERIAN: Local Sarawakians make up about 94 per cent of the teachers allocated to the state, said Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn. He said the figure has already exceeded the Malaysian Ministry of Education’s (MOE’s) target. “Currently, 94 per cent of the teachers are from Sarawak, and the […]
PM hopes for win-win solution between teacher, Education Ministry
BERA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob hopes a win-win situation can be achieved on the issue involving teacher Mohd Fadli Mohamed Salleh with the Ministry of Education (MoE), which went viral on Facebook yesterday. He said he was informed about the incident this morning, and had later contacted Education director-general Datuk Pkhairuddin Ghazali […]
