SIBU: Sarawak Deputy Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the state government is open to discussion if schools not under the Dual Language Programme (DLP) wish to participate in the standard assessment examination.
He said national-type schools and private schools are expressing interest in taking the examination, which is currently implemented only for national schools in Sarawak.
"For example, Chinese National-Type Schools (SJKC) (students) not under the DLP might want to sit for the examination. There are also private schools inquiring whether they can take the examination, and we are open for discussion,” he told reporters after officiating the MLNG Bestari Outreach Programme at SMK Jalan Oya here on Saturday (Nov 23).
According to Dr Annuar, all DLP students in Sarawak would sit for the standard assessment examination starting from Year 6 in 2025 and Form 3 in 2028.
Dr Annuar, also the state assemblyman for Nangka, said the examination would allow students' academic achievements across Sarawak to be evaluated.
"We can identify schools that need assistance if their results are not satisfactory,” he said, adding that the examination is administered by the Cambridge University Press & Assessment to uphold internationally recognised standards.
Also present were Petronas LNG Assets, Gas and Maritime Business senior vice-president Abang Yusuf Abang Puteh, Malaysia LNG (MLNG) managing director and group chief executive officer Mohamed Syazwan Abdullah @ Laga Jenggi and SMK Jalan Oya principal Dr Zulkarnain Farihin Abdullah. – Bernama
