Nearly third of dilapidated schools in Sarawak deemed unsafe: Education Minister
KUCHING: Nearly one-third of dilapidated schools in Sarawak are deemed unsafe by the Public Works Department (JKR) said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. According to national portal FMT, he said this involves 107 of the total 351 dilapidated schools that were identified in the state. At the same time, the 244 other schools […]
Two-year contract extension for 2,600 contract teachers
KOTA BHARU: The fate of 2,600 contract of service (COS) teachers appointed in the June 2020 intake will be resolved when their contracts are expected to be extended for two years. Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said, however, that the details of the good news would be announced later after the Ministry of […]
Face masks in school indoor areas compulsory except in certain situations
PUTRAJAYA: It is compulsory to wear face masks in indoor areas at school premises, except in certain situations, from May 1, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. Exceptions to wearing face masks include when alone, teaching in a classroom, individuals with special needs, individuals with respiratory problems, during sports and recreational activities and […]
Education Ministry yet to decide on PT3 implementation
PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry (MOE) has yet to decide on the implementation of the Form Three Assessment (PT3) examination for the 2022 session, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. He said the MOE was looking into the most suitable approach related to PT3 by taking into account the level of mastery of students […]
Education Ministry in talks with MOH on Form 5 students’ school attendance
TAMPIN: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is discussing with the Ministry of Health (MOH) on the vaccination rate of Form Five students to enable them to attend school without rotation. Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said it was following the increase in the vaccination rate of Form Five students which saw 371,696 of them […]
Rotation system in schools will not be additional burden for teachers
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the rotation system for schools by splitting classes into two groups when schools reopen under the National Recovery Plan (NRP) on Oct 3 will not add to the teaching duties of teachers. Senior Education Minister Datuk Radzi Jidin said this was because teachers only need to teach the same syllabus […]
Schools must be led by resilient leaders
KUALA LUMPUR: It is imperative that schools are led by resilient leaders who can be flexible, adaptive and innovative in facing challenges in order to ensure that students are able to continue their studies, said Senior Education Minister Senator Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. He said one of the challenges that tested the mettle of resilient […]
Teachers refusing vaccination may be transferred if PdP affected
LANGKAWI: Teachers who refuse to be vaccinated against Covid-19 may be transferred elsewhere if their actions cause the Teaching and Learning (PdP) process of students to be affected. Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said one of the solutions being mulled in the interest of the students’ safety was to transfer the teachers out. […]
Defence ministry to facilitate smooth reopening of schools
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry will provide assistance and work together with the Education Ministry to ensure that the reopening of schools in stages from Oct 3 will go smoothly. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said the cooperation involved the preparation of classrooms in addition to ensuring a smooth vaccination process for […]
Parents can choose not to send children to school
PUTRAJAYA: Parents or guardians can choose not to send their children to school if they are worried about the threat of Covid-19 when schools reopen in stages starting Oct 3, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. He said it would not be considered a disciplinary offence, adding that no warning letter would be […]
