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Teachers must be pioneers of new knowledge

KUCHING: The teaching fraternity in Sarawak has been reminded to keep up with global developments to stay relevant in the world of education. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah who gave the reminder said if teachers are not up to speed on knowledge, the nation and the state will not be […]

School management allowed to check teacher’s vax cert

MELAKA: School administrators have the authority to inspect a teacher’s vaccination certificate beginning on Monday (Nov 1), says Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. He said the move was to ensure that no teacher fails to adhere to the circular issued by the Public Service Department (PSD) which made it compulsory for civil servants to […]

Introduce digital learning early

KUCHING: Sarawak should introduce digital learning in schools as early as possible.  Emeritus Professor of World Competitiveness at Institute of Management Development (IMD) Lausanne, Professor Stéphane Garelli made the recommendation at the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2020 held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here on Wednesday (Oct 7). “In Switzerland, we are […]

2500 teachers to be trained

Teaching of science and mathematics in English BY NUR SHAZREENA ALI & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Over 2500 primary school teachers in the state are  expected to undergo training for the teaching of science and mathematics in English latest by the end of this year. Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin […]

Enough qualified, experienced teachers

BY TANIA LAM & VOON YIH BOON KUCHING: Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong is confident that there will be no shortage of qualified and experienced teachers for the five state-owned international schools as retired teachers will be able to fill this role. “A lot of teachers every year will […]

Dept to recruit jobless grads as educators

SERIAN: The State Education Department is in the process of recruiting unemployed graduates as school teachers. According to Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong, there is a shortage of about 2,170 teachers in primary and secondary schools throughout Sarawak. He said he had briefed the Cabinet on the issue and […]

Educators, students receive 20% off on flights

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) is offering 20 per cent discountto all schoolteachers and lecturers for domestic flights. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the same discount will also be offered to students once they signed up for membership in the MH Explorer programme at the airlines’ official website. He said […]

School stands proud after PM’s praise

BINTULU: SK St Anthony here stands proud after it obtained praise from Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in his special message on Teachers’ Day yesterday. Its headmaster Francis Dampa said he was touched because not only his school but also SJK (C) Kai Ming, Bintulu were among the few schools that received special praise […]