The policy, adopted when Adenan Satem was chief minister, has enabled Sarawakians with the UEC qualification to join the state civil service and also obtain education loans from the Sarawak Foundation, making it the only state in the country to recognise the certificate.
The UEC is equivalent to the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM).
“As the captain, I’ll continue with the policy of recognising the UEC and providing financial aid to Chinese schools in Sarawak,” he said at the Sibu division United Chinese Association’s Chinese New Year celebration here last night.
Abang Johari said he would also continue to fight for the devolution of powers from the federal government to the state, as well as further develop the state’s economy and protect the state’s green environment.
The state government, he said, also planned to hold a digital economic conference.
He said Sarawak, which now has a population of 2.7 million, had its own strengths, in terms of natural resources and the talents of its people.
“With such a background, Sarawak’s future is bright,” he said.
Abang Johari was sworn in as chief minister on Jan 13 following the death of Adenan on Jan 11.