Govt relocates, rebuilds schools in troubled areas
THE government has started relocating and rebuilding schools that suffer from frequent flooding, slope failure, land issues and low enrolment. According to Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn, there are 80 schools in the state that are exposed to frequent flooding, slope failure or possible erosion. Following that, he […]
Adi Badiozaman named Tokoh Kepimpinan Pendidikan Kebangsaan
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: In recognition of his role and contribution to education in Sarawak and the country, Datuk Dr Adi Badiozaman Tuah has been named ‘Tokoh Kepimpinan Pendidikan Kebangsaan 2022’, the highest award given during Teachers’ Day. He received the award from Senior Education Minister Datuk Radzi Jidin at the 51st […]
Be creative in tandem with technology
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Teachers must never stop learning to be creative in their teaching in tandem with changes in technology. A renowned local educationist, Datuk Dr Adi Badiozaman Tuah said that teachers must be a thinker and not only just perform their career based on instructions given. “Teachers must always think […]
Maxis Bhd donates refurbished desktops to schools, community centres
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: Maxis Bhd contributed 100 refurbished desktops to schools and community centres under the #MYBaikHati campaign. The desktops were distributed to schools in Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perak, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor, as well as People’s Housing Project (PPR) community centres in Penang. Meanwhile, another 310 desktops and laptops […]
Schools, except for Phase 1 states, to reopen Oct 3
PUTRAJAYA: Schools will reopen in stages from Oct 3 according to the phases of states under the National Recovery Plan (NRP), Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Radzi Jidin said. In a media conference to announce the reopening of schools today, Radzi, who is also a senior minister, said the 2021 schooling session will be extended […]
Schools must keep children safe from sex predators
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: Schools play an important role in protecting children from sexual predators, said Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) chairman Datuk Seri Victor Hii Lu Thian. He recommended that schools include studies on sexuality abuse, including paedophilia, in their syllabus to create awareness among the young. Hii reckoned that continuous education would help […]
Digital innovation equipment for rural schools
BETONG: The Think & Tinker (T&T) mini laboratory project in schools, especially in rural areas, is seen as a significant and major platform for children to explore and develop their potential in digital innovation. The project, implemented by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas), has also helped with the development of the science, technology, engineering […]
Strict SOP compliance vital
KUCHING: Strict compliance to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) is vital and the Ministry of Education (MOE) may need to review the guidelines for both primary and secondary schools, said Datuk Richard Wee. The Kuching Chung Hua Middle School (CHMS) No.1, 3 and 4 Board of Management Committee chairman was commenting on the reopening of […]
PdPR to continue until Aug 31
KUALA LUMPUR: The home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) school sessions will continue until Aug 31. The Education Ministry (MOE), in a statement today, said this decision was made after taking into account the current Covid-19 pandemic situation as well as after discussions with the Health Ministry (MOH) and the National Security Council (MKN). MOE said […]
Changing the perception that PdPR is only via online
By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR: While the nation is under movement control due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, the home-based learning and teaching (PdPR) method is seen as the best way to ensure lessons continue at a time when face to face learning cannot be conducted. However, many still have the misperception […]
