Sarawak plans own med school to plug shortage


KUCHING: A state-owned medical faculty is in the pipeline for Sarawak, with a feasibility study set to be carried out next year.

State Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee (pic) said the University of Technology Sarawak had been tasked with conducting the study, which is a key requirement for the state to apply for a licence to operate the faculty.

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