Minister Continues Working Visit
By Yusrin Junaidi

Bandar Seri Begawan - Minister of Education Pehin Dato Awang Haji Abdul Rahman bin Dato Awang Haji Mohamed Taib yesterday made a working visit to two educational institutions in the capital.

At the Maktab Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin (SOAS), he was greeted by the college's principal, Cikgu Haji Awang Salleh bin Haji Mahmud.

On his second visit to the college, the minister discussed the academic achievements of the students especially in the PMB and "0" Level examinations for 2006. He gave particular attention to English, Math and Science subjects.

A sharing and open discussion session with the principal and heads of departments gave an insight into the issues and challenges the college is facing as well as its efforts and initiatives in improving the academic achievements of the students.

The minister toured the science lab and administration block. He took a closer look on English teaching and learning sessions.

The college is one of the oldest learning institutions in the country and has produced some of the nation's intellectuals, he said. The college would be renovated and upgraded, he said.

At Sekolah Rendah Mabohai, the headmaster, Cikgu Hajah Dayang Hajah Norzimah binti Haji Hassan. welcomed the minister. She made a briefing on the history of the school's establishment, its facilities, programmes and activities.

The minister toured the school's classrooms, library, and learning facilities. He interacted with teachers and students.

The visit highlighted the continuing efforts and commitment of the Ministry of Education in monitoring the effectiveness of the learning and teaching processes of students with emphasis on high quality education.

Present during the working visit were the deputy minister of education, permanent secretaries, deputy permanent secretaries, director generals and senior officers from the ministry. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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