Pupils can benefit from offline learning
KUCHING: Alternative platforms that do not require internet connection could be utilised for learning in view of the closure of schools. Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Macky Joseph said this in response to many students in rural areas who are not able to participate in online classes due to poor internet connection. He pointed out […]
Monitor students’ home-based learning
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) urged parents and guardians to help monitor students’ home-based learning throughout the closure of schools nationwide. STU president Macky Joseph said the people should be aware that the battle in combating Covid-19 pandemic is not over yet. “Safety is the utmost priority and thus, closure of schools is one of […]
Union hopes for better internet connectivity
KUCHING: Budget 2021 should take into account internet connectivity and online teaching and learning facilities for urban and rural areas throughout Sarawak. This was said by Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Macky Joseph, who said this includes providing widespread internet coverage as well as high speed data for teachers and students to conduct online teaching […]
Adapt to home-based learning, students advised
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president, Macky Joseph has urged students to adapt to home-based learning through various platforms in view of the closure of schools in Kuching District from tomorrow to Nov 13. In a statement today, he advised parents and guardians to take note of this change as well. Macky said all parties […]
Help increase STU membership
SIMANGGANG: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) Sri Aman Division recently held its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Hotel Sri Simanggang here on Oct 10. Speaking during the meeting, STU vice-president Kullin Djayang urged committee members to continue their efforts to increase the organisation’s membership. “With a bigger membership, STU will be able to become a […]
Students urged to adhere to SOPs
KUCHING: Following the temporary closure of SMK Bandar Bintulu, Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has urged its students to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs). In a statement it issued on Tuesday (Oct 13), the union also advised the students to stay safe and to practise the 3W (wear face mask, wash hands with soap, […]
Not the time for co-curricular activities
BY TANIA LAM & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Parents and teachers are worried about the resumption of co-curricular activities in schools amidst the increase of Covid-19 cases nationwide. This is also at a time when most of the universities nationwide have postponed their student intake while opting for the teaching and learning to be conducted […]
Students reminded of SOP when schools resume
KUCHING: Teachers unions have urged parents to be vigilant and always remind their children to adhere to the standard operating procedure (SOP) when schools in Kuching, Padawan and Samarahan resume this Monday (17 Aug). Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) president Ahmad Malie also reminded the school community to always emphasise SOP compliance among their students […]
Union commends allocation
REPAIR OF DILAPIDATED SCHOOLS IN SARAWAK KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has commended the extra allocation for the repair of dilapidated schools in Sarawak under the coming 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) as mentioned by Deputy Minister of Education Muslimin Yahaya in Parliament on Thursday. STU president Macky Joseph stressed for safety in schools in […]
STU welcomes postponement of school reopening
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) has welcomed the postponement of the reopening of primary and secondary schools in Kuching, Padawan and Samarahan districts to Aug 17. President Macky Joseph said the postponement was timely as he acknowledged it as a sign of concern for the safety of students and staff. “Everyone plays an important role […]
