Centralised system to evaluate both students and schools
SIBU: A centralised assessment examination for Year 6 pupils is not only meant to evaluate students but also schools. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said through such comprehensive approach, the overall performance of schools can be accessed. “We’re not saying a school is good or […]
MP to keep highlighting dilapidated schools
SEBUYAU: Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli, intends to keep raising the issue of dilapidated schools in Sarawak so that they can be restored as soon as possible. Citing the case of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sebuyau he assured that the issue will be pursued in the Dewan Rakyat. “For SMK Sebuyau and others, I […]
RM1.2b for repairing decrepit schools, clinics
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced RM1.2 billion allocated for repairing dilapidated schools and clinics in the country. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister said the amount set aside for 400 clinics and 380 schools which were required to be repaired or rebuilt urgently. “After 60 years of independence, we are […]
New SK Kalok in Pusa to operate next March: Dr Annuar
PUSA: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kalok’s new school, which is currently 82.24 per cent under construction, is expected to operate for the March 2023 school session. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dr Annuar Rapaee said that the progress on the project was good. “Now (we are) just waiting for completion, which is expected […]
SMK SHOAW beat 10 other schools in consumerism challenge
KUCHING: SMK Agama Sheikh Haji Othman Abdul Wahab (SHOAW) emerged as the champion of the 2022 User Interactive Challenge – School Consumer Club (CIP-KPS) Southern Zone, beating 10 other schools. CIP-KPS is an annual programme organised by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. “On behalf […]
Empower schools to tackle bullying: Dr Yii
KUCHING: More has to be done to tackle bullying cases in schools, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He stressed that schools need to be empowered to overcome such incidents be it physical or even cyberbullying among students. He pointed out that the Education Ministry (MoE) has to play a significant role in empowering […]
Two PTAs receive RM15,000 each
SARATOK: RM30,000 has been approved for two primary schools in the district. Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju said SK Engkabang, Plassu and SK Lubok Nibong would receive a sum of RM15,000 each. “I have approved an initial allocation of RM15,000 to cover expenses for activities planned by the Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) of SK Lubok Nibong. […]
Politicians welcomed to visit schools; kick aside political agenda
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has welcomed politicians to visit schools, however, they are reminded that no one is allowed to use the opportunity to gain political mileage. STU president Adam Prakash Abdullah said by allowing politicians, ministers as well as non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to visit schools, in one way or another would help to […]
Making SK Song Kheng Hai more comfortable
KUCHING: SK Song Kheng Hai is being renovated to make it more comfortable for the teachers, students and supporting staff. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen visited the school to monitor the progress of the work which was funded by his office. “We helped to change the whole wiring of one of the […]
455 dilapidated schools undergoing repair, rebuild and relocation so far
IN 2016, the number of dilapidated schools in Sarawak was 1,020, with nearly half suffering 75 per cent structural damage. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said these school buildings were more than 50 years old and most were wood-based and had major structural damage. “We categorised these dilapidated […]
