Sarawak schools to use English


Expanding the scope: Dr Annuar arriving at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly complex. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: The use of English as a medium of instruction will be extended to secondary schools in Sarawak, says a state deputy minister.

State Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said this was one of several key points agreed to by the federal Education Ministry on the devolution of power in education to Sarawak.

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