Stateless children in Sabah, unable to attend public schools, rely on alternative learning centres (ALCs) for education. ALCs vary in size and funding, with some supported by...
Malaysian property tycoon Ong Beng Seng to plead guilty on April 2 in case linked to Iswaran’s corruption probeRivai and teachers at the Etania school are dedicated to providing an education to marginalised children. — Picture by Julia ChanStateless children in Sabah , unable to attend public schools, rely on alternative learning centres for education.
However, this place is different from a public school barely a kilometre away — which is equipped with multi-level classrooms, labs, and a field. In fact, the public school is off limits to these children. Etania has some 12 alternative learning centres around Sabah, catering to the many marginalised children who are left out of the Malaysian education system. — Picture by Julia ChanHowever, not all ALCs fit the same mould. Across the state, some are large buildings with foreign government funding — while others are run by community and religious groups, and well-meaning individuals.
The Indonesian government has an agreement with Malaysia to provide education for migrant worker children, sending qualified teachers to ALCs in plantations. Marilou Salgatar Chin and the teachers at Stairway to Hope provides education to mostly Filipino children in Sabah, with an emphasis on English. — Picture by Julia ChanMost ALCs in Sabah operate independently without official recognition from the Ministry of Education, allowing them to set their own syllabus.
“Computers are a big one, and we’re grateful for sponsored internet from Starlink and donated laptops and tablets from an NGO that also provides IT lessons,” said Rivai. Faith-based ALCs like Madrasah Al Hikmah prioritise Islamic studies, while centres like Stairway to Hope follows a Philippines-based syllabus with a strong emphasis on skills training.
“But the children are so excited to be at school, not just to learn but to meet others like themselves and visit schools in other districts,” she added.
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