Sarawak government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Chinese independent schools, recognising their vital role in shaping the state’s educational landscape and fostering cultural diversity.
State Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the government understood the unique challenges faced by Chinese independent schools and pledged to continue working closely with them.
“The government, through the Education, Innovation and Talent Development Ministry, will continue to explore avenues for collaboration and support, while enhancing our collective capacity to serve students,” he said at a town hall meeting held with representatives from Sarawak’s Chinese independent schools.
Sagah assured that these schools would remain an integral part of Sarawak’s education system and emphasised the government’s ongoing commitment to engaging constructively with stakeholders.
This included providing infrastructure assistance, recognising student achievements and fostering collaborative teacher development programmes.
“I would also like to highlight that this partnership is not just about policy – it is about people. It is about our children, our teachers, our communities.
“When we strengthen one part of the system, we strengthen the whole.
“And when we invest in education, we invest in the future of Sarawak,” said Sagah, adding that these schools stood as pillars of cultural preservation while also nurturing academic excellence and holistic development.
Last year, Sarawak government allocated RM22mil to Chinese-aided schools, RM12mil to Chinese primary schools and RM10mil to Chinese secondary schools.
Among those present were Sagah’s deputy Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee and Sarawak United Association of Chinese School Board of Management (Sha Dong Zong) chairman Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau.
