SEBAUH, Sept 20 2026: The state Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development is reaching out to rural students to have access to information on higher education, skills training and career pathway.
Its minister Roland Sagah Wee Inn said direct exposure is important to ensure students, particularly in rural areas, know and understand the educational opportunities provided by the state government.
"There are still high-potential students who are unaware of the education opportunities available, making it essential to deliver information directly to students.
"Sometimes there are students who are very bright and among the best in Sarawak, but they don't know about information to higher education, skills training and career pathway
"So, I want students to understand the opportunities available and make choices based on accurate information," he said at the ministry's Outreach Programme 2026 at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sebauh yesterday.
Sagah said among the key opportunities students need to understand is the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), including its eligibility requirements and the fields of study offered.
Such exposure, he explained, enables students to plan their education based on choices suited to their qualifications, interests and career direction.
Besides higher education opportunities, the state government also provides various forms of educational assistance to help ease financial barriers that students and families may face.
He said location and family background should not be obstacles preventing students from knowing about and benefiting from available education opportunities.
Meanwhile, educational achievement in Sebauh also showed positive progress, with the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) pass rate rising from 93.88 per cent in 2024 to 94.89 per cent in 2025.
According to Dato Sri Roland Sagah, the improvement reflects the commitment of schools, students, parents and the community in strengthening educational performance in the area.
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