SEAQIS collaborated with Sekolah Indonesia Kota Kinabalu (SIKK) to conduct the Quality Enhancement Programme for Community Learning Centre (CLC) Teachers at the junior secondary level. The programme took place from 19 to 21 October 2025 at Hotel Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia.
The event brought together 49 teachers from 42 CLCs across Sabah and Sarawak. It was officially opened by Mr Sahyuddin, Principal of Sekolah Indonesia Kota Kinabalu, who emphasised the vital role of CLC teachers as frontliners in providing education for the children of Indonesian migrant workers living in plantation and remote areas of Malaysia.
Education services for the children of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia are provided through Community Learning Centres (CLCs), which serve as educational institutions equivalent to primary and junior secondary schools under the coordination of SIKK. As of September 2025, there were 240 CLCs in Sabah and 58 in Sarawak, serving a total of 22,735 students supported by 158 supervising teachers.
Due to the wide geographical distribution and limited number of educators, many CLC teachers are required to teach multiple subjects and grade levels simultaneously. These circumstances highlight the importance of continuous professional development to help teachers design adaptive, contextual and relevant learning experiences for their students. The facilitation programme aimed to strengthen participants’ pedagogical and professional competencies in designing and delivering meaningful and innovative learning that promotes 21st-century skills and enhances learning outcomes.
Represented by Mr Reza Setiawan (Director) and Mr Heri Setiadi (Research and Development Officer), SEAQIS served as the main resource institution, delivering interactive sessions on the principles of meaningful learning, contextual lesson design and 21st-century skill development tailored to the needs of CLC learners.
Beyond individual capacity building, the programme also fostered collaboration and networking among CLCs in Sabah and Sarawak. Through mentoring and knowledge-sharing sessions, participants explored effective strategies and best practices that can be implemented in their respective centres. This joint effort between SIKK and SEAQIS reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to advancing the SEAMEO mission of improving the quality of teachers and education personnel in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on ensuring access to quality education for Indonesian migrant communities in Malaysia.
Written by Heri Setiadi
