490 teachers in Sarawak opted for early retirement in last three years
A total of 490 teachers in Sarawak has opted for early retirement in the last three years or 0.004 percent of the total number of teachers in the state. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that the percentage was based on the survey done by Sarawak State Education Department. […]
Number of teachers retiring early alarming
By Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: There is an ongoing trend among teachers opting for early retirement. In the past few years, 10,000 teachers have submitted their applications to retire early. “Perhaps they don’t find teaching a rewarding and interesting profession anymore,” said Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Adam Prakash Abdullah. On the reasons given by teachers […]
Additional withdrawals of EPF can make members poor
KOTA BHARU: When it comes to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the pertinent question that is hotly debated now is whether or not to allow additional withdrawals. Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said additional withdrawals could result in the members being poor when they retire. He explained that this was due […]
Mushroom cultivation: A therapy for seniors
Staying at home during the pandemic did not stop the members from Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society (SGGS) from continuing an active lifestyle. Recently, SGGS organised a mushroom cultivation activity for its members at home, with online guidance and tutorial from instructors. Nurturing patience, care and hope Age should not hinder one from continuing an […]
Sarawak Federal Secretary calls on Taib
KUCHING: Yang di Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud received a courtesy call from outgoing Sarawak Federal Secretary Datuk Mohd Shahabuddin Omar today. Mohd Shahabuddin retires on April 3 this year. He has served as the Federal Secretary in Sarawak since 2019. During the courtesy call, he thanked Taib for giving him the […]
SAC Norzanah calls it a day
KUCHING: Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SAC) Norzanah Buang, who has served in the Royal Malaysian Police Force (PDRM) for 40 years, will retire and her current position as Sarawak Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK) Management Department chief will be taken over by ACP Martin Koo. The handover of duties ceremony on Monday (Jan 18) was […]
State Education director retires
KUCHING: “Continue the struggle …,” said former Sarawak Education director Abang Mat Ali Abang Masagus in his short message to all educators in the state. Abang Mat Ali who went on compulsory retirement at the age of 60 last Friday, will certainly be missed by staff of the the State Education Department (JPN). He is […]
Mere excuse to stay on
DR MAHATHIR’S CLAIM KUCHING: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s claim that his supporters did not want him to retire from active politics is just an excuse to justify his actions in not quitting politics. A senior fellow of National Council of Professors (MPN), Dr Jeniri Amir said the former premier should be able to make his […]
SUPP Stakan branch secretary calls it quits
KUCHING: A long-serving SUPP member has thrown in the towel, citing disillusionment with the party leadership. Sivanesan Sanmugalingam, the Stakan branch secretary, relinquished his position effective Sept 30. He also quit his membership from SUPP, which he joined 27 years ago. He addressed his resignation letter dated Sept 30 to party president Datuk Seri Dr […]
Words of advice from ex-Customs director
KUCHING: Senior Customs officers have been urged to be role models to their subordinates. They were told to approach and guide their subordinates and reprimand them if they make any mistakes. Outgoing director of the Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Sarawak, Datuk Sharifah Halimah Tuanku Taha gave these advices in her speech at a ceremony to […]
