Sarawak govt announces scholarships through UTS in bid to make education affordable, accessible


SIBU: The Sarawak government has announced several scholarships through University Technology Sarawak (UTS) in its effort to make education affordable and accessible to everyone in the state.

Speaking at the launch of UTS on Wednesday (Nov 10), Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the government was aware that the cost of education had increased over the years but family income had not increased in tandem.

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