Teaching students in English will help them succeed on the global stage, says S'wak minister


Abdul Karim speaking to reporters in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly's media room. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak's move to extend the teaching of Mathematics and Science in English to secondary schools starting 2026 will help students succeed on the global stage, says a state minister.

Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said English should not be sidelined as it is an international language.

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