Tell parents, teachers, Uggah reminds SLMs, advisors of school administrators that state govenment has channelled financial assistance to mission schools

KUCHING, Oct 16 2026: Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah has urged the State Legislative Members (SLMs), mission authorities and school administration to inform parents that the state government, through United for Other Religions (Unifor) has channelled financial assistance to mission schools in the state.

Caption: Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah expresses hope that the assistance from the Sarawak government must not only reach the schools, but information regarding it must also be conveyed to teachers and parents. 

He said based on feedback received, many teachers and parents remain unaware that the Sarawak government has been providing assistance to mission schools through Unifor for the past five years. 

"This matter requires attention. Although aid has been provided consistently, information regarding this initiative and the Sarawak government’s commitment has not yet fully reached the school community—specifically the teachers and parents," he said when handing cheques today.

He expressed hope that the assistance from the Sarawak government must not only reach the schools, but information regarding it must also be conveyed to teachers and parents. 

?They need to be aware that the Sarawak government remains steadfastly committed to supporting the development of mission schools, for the sake of the education of the children," Uggah, who is also the minister-in-charge of Unifor, said.

The deputy premier said the state government has increased the allocation by RM10 million this year, bringing the total to RM30 million.

"Of this amount, RM20 million is allocated for the physical development of the schools, while another RM10 million is designated for the implementation of STEM projects, aimed at strengthening school facilities and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.

"For Phase 1 of the 2026 Sarawak Mission School Financial Assistance, 129 cheques—totalling RM20 million—have been approved for distribution to mission schools in Sarawak through six Mission Authorities," he said.

He urged the advisors to the mission authorities ensure that all 129 cheques received under this financial assistance are distributed to the respective schools within three months from the date of the cheque, or no later than 22 December 2026, to prevent any delays in project implementation.