Tanjung Manis MP presents funds to eight primary and secondary schools
TANJUNG MANIS: More than RM60,000 have been presented to eight primary and secondary schools in the Tanjung Manis Zone. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) in a news report on Saturday (Jan 15), Tanjung Manis MP Ir Yusuf Abdul Wahab had handed over the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) Fund to the respective schools […]
35 primary schools in Kanowit to get Raspberry Pi computers
KANOWIT: A total of 35 primary schools in the district here will be receiving the Raspberry Pi computers. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report today (Aug 12), Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technology Research Dr Annuar Rapaee said this was the initiative of the Sarawak government to provide early […]
1,265 primary schools to get Raspberry Pi computers
SIBU: The Education, Science and Technological Research Ministry will continue to distribute Raspberry Pi computers to primary schools in the state. Its assistant minister, Dr Annuar Rapaee said so far, more than 500 of the computers had been distributed to Kapit, Bau, Serian and Sibu. He added his ministry would try its best to distribute […]
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 […]
Kuching Chung Hua Primary School No. 2 gets building grant
KUCHING: Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin presented grants totalling RM20,000 to the management committee of Kuching Chung Hua Primary School No.1-6 on Wednesday (July 20). “The money will be used for the extension project of Kuching Chung Hua Primary School No. 2. This project involves a new four-storey 18-classroom block, and a new […]
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 […]
Masing wants primary schools turned into vaccination centres
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing has called on the Education Ministry (MoE) to allow for the use of primary schools in Kapit as vaccination centres (PPVs). He said local residents in Kapit have requested permission to utilise schools in the division for vaccination purposes, but to no avail. “The way forward to fight Covid-19 is vaccination! The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is correct. There is no other way. “But MoE is blocking the way. They stop the PPV from using primary schools in Kapit division. Residents have been asking for permission to use the schools, but to this day, there is no reply!” he said today (June 2). The Baleh assemblyman said should the ministry become an obstacle to the state’s vaccination plan, the minister-in-charge must inform the schools in the state to cooperate. “If MoE becomes an obstacle, then the minister must tell the schools in Sarawak not to be obstinate. “We need the support of all agencies in fighting Covid-19,” he added.
Flood forces school in Baram to close
MIRI: Non-stop heavy downpour over the past two days has resulted in a primary school in Baram to be flooded forcing it to close today (May 7). Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Long Lenai senior assistant (student affairs), Ramble Borhan reported that the heavy downpour started around 1pm on Thursday (May 6) and only stopped around 2am […]
Alternative assessments needed now that UPSR cancelled
KUCHING: There must be comprehensive guidelines and monitoring of alternative assessment that will replace the Ujian Peperiksaan Sekolah Rendah (UPSR), opines an academic. Dr Zuraini Seruji, from a local tertiary institution, said the cancellation of UPSR did not downgrade the education standard in Malaysia but a comprehensive yardstick was needed. Having said that, she pointed […]
UPSR cancellation good for students
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced the cancellation of the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) for good. This has received encouraging responses from parents and guardians. Teachers are also in favour of the decision because they think the cancellation of UPSR will benefit the students academically. MOHD SHALIHI FAR The cancellation of the […]
