Mushroom for growth
Mushroom farming is one of the most profitable agri-business that you can start with a low investment and less space. Its cultivation is growing gradually as an alternative source of income for many people. Making the right decision BY SITI NURAIN RATANI Her deep interest in entrepreneurship and determination for success inspired 36-year-old Dayangku Khalizawati […]
Teachers urged to make online learning interesting
KUCHING: Educators running online classes should be adventurous and willing to experiment different platforms and elements to keep the learning process interesting. Teacher Lina Chong, 69, advised that teachers should test out a variety of platforms to use for online study in order to discover what suited their students and circumstances best. “Teachers could try […]
Work together to solve online learning woes
KUCHING: Various parties — from the government to universities, parents and students — must work together and solve internet connection problems that could affect the learning process. Many students in rural areas are not able to participate in online classes due to poor internet connection, thus depriving them from keeping up with their studies. New […]
Tahfiz schools go online
KUALA LUMPUR: Since the movement control order (MCO) came into force on March 18, many have taken the opportunity to utilise social media platforms to enable their activities continue uninterrupted. Not to be left behind is tahfiz (religious) school teacher Muhammad Izwan Abd Latib, who utilises the WhatsApp video call and Webex meet applications, to enable him to carry […]
Control children’s screen time to maintain good eye health
KUALA LUMPUR: With families remaining indoors under the movement control order (MCO) which is now into its third phase, the time spent each day by family members on their gadgets — handphones, computer, tablets, game consoles and television — has definitely increased. Dr Norazah Abdul Rahman, a consultant ophthalmologist and paediatric ophthalmologist at Ara Damansara Medical Centre, said parents should […]
Teachers conduct 21st century learning activities
KUALA LUMPUR: The closure of schools with the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) which has been extended until April 14 has indeed caused anxiety among parents as their children are far behind in the education syllabus. It is not just the parents, but also teachers who are worried about not being able to […]
Unimas limits classes to 50 students
KUCHING: Conventional classes at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) will only convene if its students are fewer than 50 people, said vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi. Even then, stringent measures such as providing hand sanitisers and body temperature checks have to be done, he said. Kadim said other classes went online effective yesterday, […]
