Pilot project to teach science effectively

Abang Johari (right) launching the STEM programme at SK Rakyat Haji Bolhassan in Kuching.

KUCHING: Sarawak is introducing the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in schools to encourage interest in these subjects and prepare students for the digital era.

Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg said STEM labs had been set up in six schools in a pilot project by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) this year.