‘Feedback crucial in developing education in rural areas’

JULAU: There is a need for local teachers and other members of the education fraternity here to pool their resources towards raising the standard of education for the children in Meluan constituency.

Meluan assemblyman Rolland Duat said while he was happy to see that many teachers had adapted themselves well to the rural environment, he was hopeful for them to provide input and feedback on ways to address problems faced in rural schools such as irregular supply of daily necessities.

“It would be a great thing if the rural teachers had the opportunity to sit together, share their experiences, discuss and submit their proposals on ways

It would be a great thing if the rural teachers had the opportunity to sit together, share their experiences, discuss and submit their proposals on ways to deal with problems as well as to elevate the standard of education in their respective areas.

to deal with problems as well as to elevate the standard of education in their respective areas,” he said at the presentation of Yayasan Sarawak school uniform vouchers to deserving students in Julau District, at SMK Julau No 2 multipurpose hall here on Monday.

Another challenge that the assemblyman noted was connectivity, which he would help out as best as he could in his capacity as the elected representative.

“I do hope these problems would not dampen the teachers’ spirit, determination and enthusiasm in serve the rural community. By working together, we should be able to bring in positive changes.”

Adding on, Rolland – a former school headmaster – also called on the teachers to provide their charges with assistance, guidance and also information that would facilitate their pursuit of education excellence.

“Such guidance also include helping the children decide on future fields of studies and careers based on their potential, as well as advising them on various scholarships and education loan facilities made available by the government,” he said, also encouraging the teachers to hold more motivational programmes for their students.

“For this purpose, I assure you of my help, especially in terms of funding.”

Meanwhile, the Yayasan Sarawak school uniform vouchers, worth RM200 each, were given to 69 secondary school students and 331 primary school pupils from across Julau District.

Yayasan Sarawak representative Peter Watson Chunggat, Julau District Education Office representative Asas Lanyau and Sarikei Resident’s Office representative Safaidi Tumbuh were among those present.

Rolland Duat, Meluan assemblyman