Education Must Keep Pace with Global Challenges: Abang Johari

Education must keep pace with global challenges: Abang Johari

KUCHING: Education must evolve to equip communities with cutting-edge knowledge, ensuring contributions to human civilisation, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

S’wak boosts technology, English language proficiency to compete globally, says Premier

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, May 16: Sarawak is strengthening technology and English language proficiency among the younger generation as a key strategy to ensure the State remains competitive on the global stage. According to TVS, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that in today’s digital and automation era, competence in science and technology must be combined with fluency in the language of knowledge, which is English. …

Rethinking education for civilisational understanding and justice

It is clear that education does not always promote understanding or tolerance.

The Astoraca Foundation launched a two-volume work entitled Citizen Education, focused on strengthening informed democracy from the classroom, especially in 3rd and 4th environments. The proposal seeks to go beyond the simple act of voting, promoting a critical understanding of citizenship, with topics such as institutions, duties, rights, participation and social challenges. The content is aligned with the curriculum of the Ministry of Educatio…