Let us not politicise education
The political parties don’t fight over whether education is important. They know it is. — Bill Harris, entrepreneur Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal’s lamentation on the lack of job opportunities for graduates is not something new. The growing number of unemployed graduates or graduates having to apply for jobs meant for SPM school leavers is an […]
Education recommendations modest at best
KUCHING: The government has been reviewing the education system in an attempt to enhance it, says political scientist Prof Dr Jayum Jawan. The Universiti Putra Malaysia academician explained that several national-level committees had been formed, however, their findings had been found wanting. “Their recommendations are modest at best, and they do not push the boundaries […]
Help children recognise ‘wolves in sheepskin’
KUCHING: There are still wolves in sheepskin, and Sarawakians must boost their efforts to educate their children to better recognise these predators and to report them to adults without fear. Sarawak Indian Women Association (SIWA) president, Penghulu Lucy Lingam was commenting on the recent arrest of a paedophile in Lundu and his prosecution. In a […]
Education needs to be dynamic
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sudden and rapid changes in various aspects of teaching are the biggest challenges that teachers are facing today, says Sapawi Mahdi. “There is no denying that there were also challenges faced in the past, but the current development is seen as greater and more critical, including the incorporation of new technologies,” said the […]
Effective strategy required to reduce PdPR pressure
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been urged to improve or use more effective strategies to reduce the pressure facing students, teachers and parents in implementing home-based teaching and learning (PdPR). Malaysian Psychiatric Association (MPA) president Dr Hazli Zakaria said although some of them were now comfortable with PdPR, attention should also be […]
Give Sarawak autonomy in education
KUCHING: Sarawak should be given autonomy in education so that it can plan and develop its schools and education system to best suit the state’s needs. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hing said while he agreed with Sarawak Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee that the federal Education ministry should […]
Illinois becomes first state in US to require Asian American studies
CHICAGO, United States: US state of Illinois is now the first in the country to require that school kids get an education in Asian American history, reported Anadolu Agency. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, signed the Bill, called the Teaching Equitable Asian American History Act, into law. It requires the state’s public elementary and […]
Changing the perception that PdPR is only via online
By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR: While the nation is under movement control due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, the home-based learning and teaching (PdPR) method is seen as the best way to ensure lessons continue at a time when face to face learning cannot be conducted. However, many still have the misperception […]
Cuepacs wants ministry to focus on three aspects when hiring teachers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been urged to give priority to the quality, skills and interests of candidates who will be teaching in schools throughout the country. Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Adnan Mat said in a statement today, although the government was serious […]
Education reduces longhouse fires
KUCHING: Longhouse fires are decreasing, thanks to various advocacy and education programmes as well as engagements with the longhouse folk. State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman, who revealed this, said, “In 2019, there were 21 cases of longhouse fires and last year, there were 16 cases. From March to May this year, […]