Chapter 1 - Report of the Education and Public Relations Group The Commission is of the opinion that schools such as SMK Taman Tun Dr Ismail in Kuala Lumpur; SMK Ulu Kinta, SK Kg Kenang and SK Kg Ulu Geruntum in Perak; SMK Sultan Ahmad Shah, SK Penderas and SJKC Sin Ming in Pahang; SMK Datuk Mansur in Negeri Sembilan; SJKT Thiruvalluvar in Alor Setar; and SJKT Sepang and SJKC Sin Ming in Selangor have demonstrated strong commitment. However a number of issues still require attention: (i) For human rights to become part of the school culture, cooperation is required from members of the staff, especially teachers, who are not directly involved in the programme. (ii) Teachers should have the ability to impart knowledge of human rights and child rights through teaching and learning activities, as well as other school activities. (iii) Changes in the top management of the school, District Office or Head of Division in the MOE may affect the continuity or effectiveness of the programme. (iv) There are insufficient materials on human rights and HRBPS resources in the Tamil and Chinese languages. (v) In some schools, the HRBPS programme is perceived as adding to the teachers’ workload due to lack of understanding or gaps in information. (vi) Some administrators have the impression that human rights education and knowledge of child rights run contrary to school rules and regulations, and are concerned that implementation of the HRBPS could interfere with management and raise issues with regard to discipline when students claim their rights. (c) Right to Education • Orang Asli The Commission visited Orang Asli schools and settlements in Pahang, Perak, Selangor and Johor. Although some positive changes have taken place and attention has been given to the quality of education since the previous visits, several issues raised by the Commission in 2010 and 2011 have yet to be resolved. The Commission’s Observations (i) Although some positive changes have taken place and attention has been given to the quality of education, several issues raised by the Commission in 2010 and 2011 have yet to be resolved. Transportation and access roads The relevant agencies have tried to ensure a safe and comfortable mode of transport to ferry children to schools. However, many access roads are not repaired or maintained. Encroachment by loggers has worsened the condition of these roads. 27