Communicating in English effectively
The English language is nobody’s special property. It is the property of the imagination: it is the property of the language itself. — Derek Walcott, poet and playwright Sarawak has re-introduced its own state-owned international school education system which is now the envy of the country. Despite its noble ideals, a Malayan with lofty credentials […]
It is our right
SARAWAK INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS SIBU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has chided an academician for saying that setting up of the state’s international school was against the Education Act. “There is a professor who said that establishing this school was against the law. He should read the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report first, it […]
Schools for a noble cause
Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves. — Ernest Dimnet , author It’s good news to hear that the Sarawak government will pump part of the RM2.95 billion Petronas sales tax into its international schools. Known as ‘Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary Schools’, this is the brainchild of […]
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 […]
Not all SST money for international schools
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg had clarified that the State sales tax (SST) payment worth RM2.95 billion paid by Petronas will all be used for the development of Sarawak. He said the additional revenue will not only be used for the developing the state’s international schools, but the overall development in […]
Chance to study at world’s prestigious varsities
BY TANIA LAM & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Students who excel at Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School may be awarded scholarships to further their studies at world-renowned universities such as Stanford University, Oxford University, Cambridge University, and the London School of Economics (LSE). In saying this, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg added […]
State government to pay all costs and fees
YAYASAN SARAWAK INTERNATIONAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS BY TANIA LAM & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: The state government will bear the high operating cost and fees at Yayasan Sarawak international secondary schools in order to provide opportunities for students from low income families to obtain excellent and competitive education. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg […]
Creating a more inclusive and equitable society
KUCHING: Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong hopes that Sarawak’s first state-owned international secondary school, Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School, will be fully operational by 2022. The 29-acre site of the school is strategically located in 12th Mile to service students from three divisions: Kuching, Kota Samarahan, and Serian. It […]
First state-owned International school operational by 2023
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (Sekolah Menengah Antarabangsa Yayasan Sarawak), the first state-owned international school, will be located at Mile 12, Jalan Kuching-Serian. Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said it is expected to be operational by 2023. According to him, the relevant authorities will […]
