KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will officially recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
He said that the state government will also consider allowing holders to apply for state scholarships and admission into state-owned higher learning institutions.
“We are not only recognising it, but also taking action. I just chatted with (state Finance Minister) Datuk Seri Masidi (Manjun) to consider allowing UEC holders to be considered for the Sabah State Government Scholarship, giving them opportunities to pursue studies at institutions such as Kolej Yayasan Sabah and Kolej Teknologi Yayasan Sabah,” he said on Tuesday (Sept 22).
Earlier in his speech, Hajiji also announced RM70mil in financial aid for mission and independent schools, temples and non-Muslim religious bodies.
The allocation would be raised to RM90mil next year, he added.
“This contribution reflects the government’s concern and commitment to support schools and non-Muslim religious bodies across Sabah,” he said.
