Expect some problems
KUCHING: Yayasan Sarawak director Azmi Bujang has called on parents to bear with the expected teething problems at the initial stage of the new free school bus service programme. “The challenge is that once schools re-open, there will be massive traffic jams. Some roads are narrow and buses cannot U-turn in certain areas – so […]
Union welcomes postponement of school session
KUCHING: The decision to postpone the resumption of primary and secondary schools in Kuching, Padawan and Kota Samarahan is necessary to address the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, said Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS). “KGBS is in full support with the action taken by State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to postpone the opening of school sessions […]
Strict compliance with SOP
KUALA LUMPUR: After more than four months of ‘leave’ following the movement control order (MCO) which was enforced to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the re-opening of schools in the new normal yesterday went smoothly in accordance with the standard operating procedure. The Forms One to Four students and Years Five and Six […]
STU agrees with postponement
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) agrees with the decision made by Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to postpone the reopening of primary and secondary schools in the city. Its president Macky Joseph said during this period, all are reminded to be self-disciplined and continue to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) in order to […]
Sarawak to postpone school resumption to Aug 3
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to postpone the resumption of 138 secondary and primary schools in Kuching, Padawan, and Samarahan districts to August 3. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that this decision involved transition classes, Form One to Four, Lower Form Six, and Primary Five and Six […]
Ministry to consider postponing opening of schools
KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Istimewa Sarawak (Perais) has urged the government and Ministry of Education (MoE) to consider in postponing the opening of schools in Sarawak until there are zero Covid-19 cases for the safety and health of the children. Its president Rapelson Richard said children are vulnerable and at greatest risk of contracting the virus, […]
A safer environment for students
KUALA LUMPUR: Schools nationwide are set to reopen fully next week after a nearly four-month-long shutdown due to the movement control order (MCO) that was imposed to address the Covid-19 crisis. While the necessary standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines have been put in place by the authorities to ensure the safety of students, teachers, […]
School praised for SOPs compliance
MUKAH: The Sarawak Education Department and Mukah District Education Department yesterday jointly visited Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) St Patrick here to conduct a surprised monitoring of standard operating procedures (SOPs) at the school. Some officers from Mukah District Education office accompanied officials from the state education headquarters during the visit. School principal Anthony Poon Teck […]
First day at school for SMK St Thomas
KUCHING: During the nationwide reopening of schools on Wednesday (June 24), students, teachers and staff had to comply with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prevent the spread of Covid-19. At Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) St Thomas here, the students, who comprised fifth and sixth formers, adhered faithfully to the SOPs. Upon entering the entrance, […]
Smooth reopening of schools in Sibu
SIBU: The reopening of schools for Form 5 and 6 students on Wednesday (June 24) was smooth, with all 22 secondary schools adhering to the standard operating procedures. Secondary school students, who resumed classes on Wednesday, were those who would be sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan […]
