KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced that the state government will offer free full-time higher education to Sarawakians, including those currently employed but who have not had the opportunity to pursue further studies.
Speaking at the state-level Labour Day celebration, he called on Sarawak natives to seize the opportunity to become undergraduate students and enhance their skills and knowledge of the latest technologies.
“You only need to be interested in studying to upskill. Anyone already working and holding a diploma can return to campus as a mature student.
“Learning is a lifelong process, especially as technology continues to evolve,” he said, Bernama reported.
Abang Johari said this initiative aims to develop Sarawak’s human capital through higher education and skills training.
He emphasised that the free education offer applies only to full-time study and is fully supported by the state government.
Starting next year, Sarawak will fund free education for 64 selected courses at state-owned institutions, including i-CATS University College, the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak, University of Technology Sarawak, Curtin University Malaysia, and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus.
