Teachers are my champions, my heroes
If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel that there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are father, mother and teacher. – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Indian aerospace scientist and statesman Tomorrow is Teachers’ Day and we pay tribute […]
GM Klang honours teachers with free food vouchers to celebrate Teachers Day
KUALA LUMPUR: GM Klang Wholesale City will organise the ‘Cikgu, Jom Makan!’ campaign specially for teachers in Malaysia from May 16 to 31. Its senior communications manager Norsuhaida Othman said the campaign was to honour teachers who educate the younger generation and to mark the Teachers Day celebration on May 16. “To honour teachers who shop at […]
Teachers face unique challenges, say rep
SIBU: Teachers face unique challenges in their profession that can often lead to stress and burnout. Stating this, Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said it was crucial to equip them with the necessary tools and strategies to manage their mental and emotional well-being effectively. “Workshops and training sessions can be conducted to address […]
Teachers’ convoy to spread anti-drug news
KUCHING: A total of 20 riders from the Sarawak Teachers’ Motorcycle Recreational Sports Club (STBC) joined the convoy in conjunction with the Sarawak State Teachers’ Day Celebration today. The participation of the Biro Pendidikan Persatuan Pencegahan Dadah Malaysia (Pemadam) in this programme, according to Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim […]
Special prayers for Wesak Day, Teachers’ Day
MUKAH: The Mukah Buddhist Association (PBM) held a special prayer ceremony at SJKC Chong Boon here in conjunction with Wesak Day and Teachers’ Day. PBM chairman Ho Kian Eong said they were pleased to have been given the opportunity to play a part in the celebration. “The Mukah District Education Office, through SJKC Chong Boon, […]
SK Nanga Salim teachers feted with Teachers’ Day lunch by rep
SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek feted SK Nanga Salim teachers to a Teachers’ Day lunch here. “The theme of this year’s Teachers’ Day celebration is ‘Guru Tunjang Sekolah Sejahtera’. “This theme touches on the role of teachers in strengthening knowledge and professionalism to build a generation that can meet the goals of […]
Highlights of their teaching career
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: A teacher is an important component in the education system and becoming one is never easy. The job of a teacher is more than just teaching subjects to students in the classroom. Teachers often act as students’ second parents and friends besides helping them to discover their best potentials. Here, […]
Challenges of rural teachers
BELAGA: Being a teacher is admittedly not an easy job; if it were, anyone in the world could be one. However, for teachers who work in rural areas, particularly in Sarawak, the challenges and obstacles they face will definitely change them for life and for the better. Jezriel Sulang Ucho, 26, who is currently teaching […]
Be creative in tandem with technology
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Teachers must never stop learning to be creative in their teaching in tandem with changes in technology. A renowned local educationist, Datuk Dr Adi Badiozaman Tuah said that teachers must be a thinker and not only just perform their career based on instructions given. “Teachers must always think […]
Teachers bare their soul ahead of annual celebration
BY GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: Teachers have a long laundry list for the Ministry of Education ahead of Teacher’s Day today. They are seeking help, arguing that they are stretched physically and mentally as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) President, Adam Prakash said teachers should be left to focus on teaching […]
