Class rotation good option but not long-term
KUCHING: The proposed ‘class rotation’ system could be an alternative to conduct learning sessions amid the current Covid-19 situation in Sarawak. However, it would not be practical on a long-term basis. Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Adam Prakash Abdullah said the proposal was applicable since Sarawak has insufficient number of classrooms to conduct learning sessions. […]
Interstate travel delay a price to pay
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) views the proposed delay of interstate travel for upcoming Aidilfitri celebrations as a price that the people have to pay in efforts to curb the Covid-19 pandemic. Its president Adam Prakash said the Union understood that everybody wants to go back to their families and students wanting to be with […]
STU applauds decision to open primary, secondary schools in stages
KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) has applauded Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee’s (SDDMC) decision to open primary and secondary schools in stages in the district. STU president Adam Prakash said there had been many requests and suggestions on this following the alarming Covid-19 situation in most districts as well as divisions. He added that […]
Telcos urged to complement government’s subsidy initiative
KUCHING: Telecommunication companies have been urged to offer affordable high-speed Internet connection packages for schoolchildren to complement the government’s subsidy for the purchase of smartphones or other devices. Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Adam Prakash said without the support from telcos, the government’s initiative would have less impact as students and teachers desperately needed Internet […]
Teachers ready for schools
KUCHING: Teachers are prepared in conducting face-to-face learning sessions in light of the reopening of schools in Sarawak starting today. Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Adam Prakash Abdullah said the schools are ready to carry out normal schooling session with stringent standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place. “All teachers returning to the classrooms must protect […]
Teachers worry about student performance
KUCHING: As schools nationwide come back to life with the commencement of school session for the year, most teachers are concerned about the level of performance of their students. Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Adam Prakash Abdullah has high hope that the Ministry of Education (MOE) will provide suggestion on alternative assessment for the students. […]
STU welcomes move to postpone school reopening
KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) applaud the announcement made by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) on the postponement of school reopening. STU stated that it is an important decision as it takes into account the safety of all parties involved in the process of schooling. Reopening schools in the districts of Kuching, Samarahan, […]
Reconsider schools in red zones, MoE urged
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) has urged the Education Ministry (MoE) to consider the reopening of schools in the red zones except for the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) examination centres. Its president Adam Prakash Abdullah said while the announcement on the reopening of schools would see children and teachers back into classroom nationwide to […]
Ensure all parties understand changes before implementation
KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) welcomes any improvement to the examination system, but views that all parties must be given time to understand the changes before implementation. Its president Adam Prakash Abdullah said STU took note of the remarks by Malaysian Examination Board (LPM) director Datuk Pkharuddin Ghazali in a Malay-language daily on Feb […]
Students need laptops
KUCHING: The government should expedite the installation of high-speed Internet connectivity throughout Sarawak and provide laptops in order to facilitate online learning access to all school students. Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Adam Prakash took note of the struggles of students to follow online classes in the absence of reasonably good gadgets and Internet coverage. […]
