New initiative to help slow learners
KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee said that he will propose to the Sarawak government on ways to help students especially slow learners struggling with online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. He said that home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) sessions were not only affecting students in the rural areas […]
Traffic light for safety of students, teachers
MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin has proposed that a pedestrian traffic light be installed in front of Riam Road Secondary School (RRSS). “I’ve suggested to the Public Works Department (JKR) Miri to install a pedestrian traffic light for the safety of students, teachers, parents, and road users,” he said when met on Monday […]
Hard for many to adapt to online learning
BY CRYSTAL WONG KUCHING: It is challenging for many students to adapt to an online learning environment immediately after traditional classroom learning. “My kids find it too comfortable to study at home. There are many other issues such as technical difficulties and time management.” said Catherine Wong, 41, an accountant and mother of a Form Three […]
Students, KPJ Miri contribute to the less fortunate
MIRI: Three inspiring 17-year-old students started their own non-profitable charity donation to help the less fortunate people in Lapok area here. The students are known as Emma, Sonia and Janoniva from St Columba’s National Secondary School. Hearing this, KPJ Miri Specialist Hospital offered a helping hand in the programme which seeks to share the joy […]
29 students receive aid from MP
KUCHING: A total of 29 students who are pursuing their studies received educational financial assistance from Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Willie Mongin today. Willie, who is also Puncak Borneo MP, said the contribution served as encouragement to inspire the students as well as to ease the financial burden of their families. The recipients […]
Student who fell from building in ICU
MIRI: A student, who fell from a building in Jalan Bintang here early Tuesday is currently being treated at the intensive care unit (ICU) of Miri hospital. This was confirmed by Miri police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah when met today at the launching of the Sarawak Aerial Detection Unit. “The female student is currently […]
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 […]
Main suspect in toilet attack detained
MIRI: Police here on Thursday detained the main suspect in the attack incident involving a private higher learning institution student. The attack happened at a toilet of a music cafe in Marina Square on October 18. A team of personnel from the Miri Criminal Investigation Department (CID) detained the suspect, a local aged 21, around […]
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, […]
Student escapes death penalty
KUCHING: A student of an institution of higher learning can now breathe a huge sigh of relief after escaping the death penalty when the High Court here acquitted her of trafficking 3.155kg of marijuana. Kuching High Court judge Azhahari Kamal Ramli made the decision after the prosecution failed to prove prima facie against the accused, […]
