State education, innovation and talent development minister Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the move marked a significant achievement in ensuring continuity for the Sarawak DLP pathway, while strengthening science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in the state.

“My ministry is working closely with the Sarawak state education department and education ministry to ensure full readiness for implementation, including teacher preparedness and supporting delivery mechanisms,” he said when winding up the debate for his ministry on the motion of thanks for the governor’s address.

Sagah said the state government remained committed to enhancing education delivery, particularly in equipping students with the skills relevant to future industries and technological advancement.

He also said a total of 81 projects had been completed to date under the RM1 billion allocation for the upgrading of dilapidated schools in Sarawak, involving the upgrading and refurbishment of school buildings to improve safety and learning conditions for students.

“Addressing dilapidated schools remains a top priority… therefore, while education is under federal jurisdiction, my ministry, in collaboration with the relevant agencies, will proactively monitor implementation and identify critical needs for intervention,” Sagah said.