Strong Families Key To National Educational Success – Nancy

KUCHING, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development believes that strong family units are fundamental to the success of the national education system and play a crucial role in supporting the holistic development of children.

Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said with this in mind, she proposed closer collaboration between the Kuching District Education Office and the ministry to implement family and parenting support programmes in schools.

“In Santubong, there are 26 schools — seven secondary and 19 primary. Through the P193 Parliamentary Service Centre, my team continues to work closely with the Ministry of Education and the Sarawak State Education Department to ensure the provision of basic infrastructure, learning support, and other forms of assistance so that students can learn in a comfortable and encouraging environment,” she said.

Nancy, who is also the Member of Parliament for Santubong, said this when speaking at the 2024 Excellent Service Award Ceremony organised by the Kuching District Education Office here today.

She added that the ministry is also intensifying efforts to support students from low-income (B40) families by providing school supplies, scholarships, motivational programmes, digital literacy initiatives, and strengthening STEM education.

“We want our children to be not only knowledgeable but also competitive and resilient in an increasingly challenging world,” she said.

At the ceremony, a total of 414 educators and support staff received certificates in recognition of their outstanding service.

-- BERNAMA