STU efforts to defend teachers get MP’s backing
SIBU: Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau has assured the Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) of her support in its efforts to defend the rights and welfare of teachers. She believed that collaboration between the government, NGOs, and the community is the key to success in achieving a shared vision for a better education. “I wish […]
Teachers’ placement provides relief to schools
KUCHING: The placement of new teachers in Sarawak is hoped to be able to address the issue of shortage of teachers in the state. Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Kullin Djayang said the matter is able to provide relief to the schools. “We hope the increased number of teaching staff in our schools is able […]
STU agent of change for members, says Serian division chief
SERIAN: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) serves as an agent of change beneficial to the welfare of its members, the union’s Serian division chairman Alva Amin Chu said. Speaking at the division’s first annual general meeting (AGM) here last Saturday (Aug 15) he said: “The sharing of ideas at the AGM can determine the direction […]
Starlink internet services need to cover whole state to support educational devt
KUCHING: The installation of the Starlink internet devices should cover the state of Sarawak to support the educational development in the state, said Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Kullin Djayang. In stating this, he underscored the importance of decent internet access among students, particularly those in rural areas who have been facing challenges in terms of […]
Unions crucial to safeguard welfare of teachers
SIBU: Teachers need to come together as a union to fight for the rights and well-being of both the teachers and the students. Stating this, Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has been a strong voice for educators and advocate for fair pay, […]
STU urges MoE to resolve teacher shortage and workload
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) is calling on the Ministry of Education (MoE) to take immediate action to resolve the shortage and workload of teachers in Sarawak. According to its president Kullin Djayang, despite the recruitment of 18,702 ‘one-off’ teachers by former Minister of Education Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin last year, […]
Teachers told to use their leave wisely
BY SYAMIMI HUSNA KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) is hoping that teachers will not apply for additional leave after the holidays permitted by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya celebration as it will disrupt the teaching and learning process. Its president Kullin Djayang said the additional special holiday […]
Big allocation shows govt is serious to develop education: STU
KUCHING: The large allocation amounting to RM55.2 billion to the Ministry of Education (MoE) clearly shows the government’s concern for national education, said Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Kullin Djayang. Of the amount, RM920 million will go towards repairing 380 dilapidated schools in Sabah and Sarawak. Kullin said if the allocation is used well and […]
Additional teachers will ease shortage: STU
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has welcomed the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) recent announcement to place at least 1,500 teachers in Sarawak to overcome the teacher shortage problem. Its president Kullin Djayang said with this latest development, it will to some extent reduce the burden of teachers and students in continuing the teaching and learning […]
Online Mathematics workshop to give useful tips
SIBU: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) Sibu and Sibu District Education Office will jointly organise an online Sijil Pelarajan Malaysia (SPM) Mathematics Workshop Saturday (Jan 14) starting 2 pm till 4.30 pm. The workshop sponsored by Laila Taib College will be officiated by the Sibu District Education Officer Ahli Chikba. This free participation is open to […]
