Learning centre boon Indonesian workers’ children
KUCHING: A total of 1,900 children of registered Indonesian workers benefited from education provided through plantation community learning centres (CLCs) in Sarawak. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said they were from 16 centres set up in Miri, Bintulu, Mukah and Simunjan. “Nevertheless, there are still a handful of Indonesian […]
Concern over growing popularity of TikTok among children
This article is in conjunction with International Children’s Day which is celebrated on June 1 every year. BY BALKISH AWANG KUALA LUMPUR: While TikTok videos are entertaining to watch and can sometimes even be educational and meaningful, the growing popularity of this social media application among children aged between four and 13 can be a […]
Smart Reader Kids: Ensuring a better future for our children
KUCHING: As one of the state’s English preschool providers, Smart Reader Kids have been around for over 30 years in the early childhood education industry. There are currently 20 Smart Reader Kids centres located in Sarawak that are operating as a franchise. Aims Smart Academic Sdn Bhd’s operations and business development manager (Sabah & Sarawak), […]
Support to produce more scientists, researchers
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The National Science Week (MSN) is a platform for Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) to support the government’s efforts to produce more scientists and researchers in the future. Mosti deputy secretary general Datuk Parang Abai @ Thomas said this during the closing ceremony of the Sarawak Science Festival, […]
Start them young
CREATIVE CHILDREN BY NUR SHAZREENA ALI & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Old ways of teaching and learning do not work anymore, said Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong. A former teacher himself, Manyin stressed that memorisation and regurgitation when sitting for examinations can no longer be applied. “Nurturing children to […]
Don’t misuse education aid, parents advised
SIBU: Parents are urged not to misuse the education aid provided by the government for their children. Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee said the assistance from the government must benefit the students. He was speaking at a presentation of Yayasan Sarawak school uniform vouchers at the Resident Office here […]
