Biggest day of their lives, knotted online
KUCHING: It was the biggest day of their lives when lovebirds Nurul Azurin Mohd Johari, 21 and Ahmad Amirudin Johari, 26, finally got to tie the knot yesterday. They are the first couple in Sarawak to have their marriage solemnised via video conferencing. Before the ceremony, Nurul Azurin was all set for the big day, […]
Audio reading materials for children
MIRI: Committed to providing continuous learning, Pustaka Miri is providing digital audio access of nearly 4,000 book titles for children during the movement control order (MCO) period. In a statement yesterday, the library said all these books could be accessed online anytime and anywhere as long as there was internet access. “These audio reading materials […]
MCO exposes students to online learning
KUCHING: Online teaching and learning, a method recommended for use throughout the movement control order (MCO) is easy to implement in some places. For students and teachers living in towns and cities with fast Internet access, this is a viable process, but not for teachers and students in rural and remote areas with limited or […]
Smarter, Stronger Together
With the current Covid-19 pandemic putting a hold on the daily routine for schoolchildren — which includes the closure of schools, distancing requirements and travel restrictions — parents and teachers turned to the internet for help. Current, practical and applicable The movement control order (MCO) made parents rely on the internet more to entertain and […]
Improve internet access, MOE urged
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been urged to pay greater attention to the need for internet access and speed, especially in rural areas. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said many rural students could not enjoy online learning during the movement control order (MCO). She […]
Poor internet can cause rural students to fall behind
LONG LAMA: Poor internet access in rural areas can contribute to students falling behind academically, especially during the movement control order (MCO) period, said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. Hence, he is hoping that relevant authorities could finds ways or solutions on how rural students can continue with their learning process during the MCO. “Because […]
Effectiveness depends on students, Internet access
Online learning system KUCHING: The online learning system is a good alternative to ensure the continuation of education in the nation during the movement control order (MCO) period but its effectiveness depends on the students’ class level and the quality of Internet access in respective localities. This was pointed out by Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union […]
Technological Education Division suggested
KUCHING: While the idea of encouraging the use of online learning system is a good fit to ensure continuation of education during the ongoing movement control order (MCO) period, it is easier said than done. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Leadership Centre chairman Prof Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman concurred with the online learning system as an […]
Enough bandwidth capacity to go around, but…
KUALA LUMPUR: With most Malaysians now working from home because of the Covid-19 pandemic and extended movement control order (MCO) until April 14, there has also been an increase in complaints of slow internet. Users have been voicing out their frustration in social media platforms. Whether it be students unable to finish their assignments or […]
Students’ access to internet vital
ONLINE TEACHING-AND-LEARNING KUALA LUMPUR: The move by public and private tertiary institutions to switch to online teaching-and-learning (PdP) following the movement control order (MCO) which was initially welcomed by all, has now hit the brakes. There are now claims that the approach is unrealistic as the move was made without considering the internet accessibility of […]