Azam Sarawak, Subis District Office to organise outreach programme
KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang ( Azam) Sarawak and Subis District Office will be organising a one- day rural school and community outreach programme on April 11 in Niah, Miri.
Azam in a press release yesterday said the programme supported by Faradale Holdings will see the involvement of Azam members, Azam Toastmasters Club and Azam Young Souls.
About 170 Primary Four to Six students and 45 ParentTeacher Associations ( PIBG) members from SK Batu Niah, SK Rancangan Sepupok and SK Tanjung Belipat will be taking part in the programme.
“The programme was designed to boost interest and confidence in the usage of English language in rural schools as mastering the language will be an essential skill for students hoping to be successful in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics ( STEM) studies,” the statement added.
One of the programme highlights is the students’ motivational session entitled ‘ Being a Successful Student in the Era of Digital Economy’that will be conducted by one of Azam members Telemachus Lo.
Apart from that, Azam Toastmasters Club will also conduct ‘ Boost Your English for Success’, which is a series of interactive sessions with students that aims to enhance their confidence in learning and using the English language.
A panel session with PIBG members entitled ‘ PTA roles and contributions to furthering 21st Century Education’ will also be held featuring key speakers from Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Bumiputera Sarawak ( Tegas) chief operating officer Awangku Merali Pengiran Mohamed, Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research ( MESTR) principal assistant secretary Donald Henry Nohed, and SK Batu Niah headmaster Abdul Rashid Yaakub.
Sharkawi Yassin who is one of Azam’s board members will be moderating the panel session which aimed to share knowledge on motivating and guiding students in their education pathways, especially with regard to helping address the current needs and future demands in the digital economy.
The programme will also see Azam donating about 500 new and pre-loved English language reading books to the three participating primary schools as part of Azam’s initiatives to encourage young students to read, learn and master the English language.
The first book donation drive which started in early February received generous contribution from Azam members, Azam Toastmasters Club, Azam Young Souls, Azam staff, and MyBookstore Sdn Bhd in Petra Jaya, here.
As part of the outreach programme, an Azam delegation will visit Niah Caves and hold a social gathering in Miri to enhance rapport and networking with local partners.
Members of the public who wish to have more information on the programme may contact Azam Sarawak Community Development officer Mohd Wasli Mohd Ismail at 082- 411799 or email at wasli@ azam. org. my.