Sebastian Ting For Special Education Students, Physical and Social Skills are Equally Important

(Miri, 10th) Deputy Minister of Tourism, YB Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, stated that the educational system is constantly evolving, and for special education students, the development of physical and social skills is just as important as academic learning. This helps them better integrate into everyday life.

Speaking last night at the 2024/2025 Special Education Integrated Program (PPKI) Graduation and Awards Ceremony of SMK St. Joseph in Miri, held at the Imperial Palace Hotel, Sebastian Ting encouraged students of the PPKI to strive for excellence, uphold morality and discipline, regardless of the challenges they may encounter in the future, to ensure personal and national progress. He also extended his best wishes to graduates, hoping they would apply their knowledge and experience to the development of their families, society, and the nation.

In his speech, Sebastian Ting congratulated the teachers and students, noting that the ceremony aims to recognize and celebrate the achievements of special education students over the past year.

He emphasized that the ceremony is not only a recognition of students' achievements but also an important moment for cultivating self-discipline and self-discovery through experiential learning outside the classroom.

He thanked the teachers of SMK St. Joseph in Miri, the student management assistants (PPM), and the parents for their hard work, stating that it is their combined efforts that ensured the successful conduct of the event. Sebastian Ting further pointed out that these activities not only help enhance students' communication and interaction skills but are also an essential component of achieving the objectives of the Ministry of Education's special education curriculum.

Lastly, he sincerely thanked all the staff of St. Joseph's School and wished the students continued efforts to achieve greater success and become a pride for their families and the nation.