Sarawak shames Unity Government on walking the talk and unity

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Sarawak shames Unity Government on walking the talk and unity

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No News Is Bad News: Even a Sarawak state minister has more courage than the so-called Madani Unity Government and the prime minister

Sarawak won’t be pressured to reduce use of English, says deputy minister

FMT Reporters-12 Jul 2024, 05:28 PM

Dr Annuar Rapaee says the state understands the importance of the language.

 

Sarawak deputy education, innovation and talent development minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said the state will continue to do what is best for its people. (Facebook pic)

 

PETALING JAYA: Sarawak will not bow to pressure to reduce the use of English despite the criticisms it faces for its emphasis on the language, a state deputy minister said.

Dr Annuar Rapaee said Sarawak understood the importance of English, The Borneo Post reported.

“Here in Sarawak, we will never surrender to any form of pressure not to use English.

“We have made a decision and we will continue to do what we believe is right for the people,” the deputy education, innovation and talent development minister was quoted as saying.

Annuar said Sarawak had invested significantly in initiatives to support the use of English in education, including the Dual Language Programme (DLP), despite the lack of federal funding.

“The focus is now on enhancing students’ proficiency through comprehensive programmes targeting the four essential language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking,” he said.

Sarawak’s position on the English language had in the past put it at odds with Putrajaya.

In October last year, the state said it would continue to accept official correspondence written in English from local companies or public and private institutions despite Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s “reminder” not to entertain any letter that is not in Malay.

In June 2022, Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said the state civil service would continue to use English as the official language alongside the national language, Malay.

His comments were in response to chief secretary to the government Zuki Ali’s statement that he wanted the public services department to look into action that could be taken against those who did not take instructions to strengthen the national language seriously.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12, 2024: If Sarawak can do it, why can’t the federal governments (elected every five years), including the current so-called Madani Unity Government (UG).

Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg today announced that Sarawakians graduating with Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) from Chinese middle schools can look forward to free tertiary education in state-owned higher learning institutions by 2026.

That is real inclusive government! Shame on the UG led by Malaysia 10^th Prime Minister (PMX) Anwar Ibrahim.

PMX, you and UG do not qualify to claim to be an inclusive UG!

PMX and UG are only good in pandering to the racial and religious bigots, not inclusive governance for socio-economic development.

University of Tasmania (School of Social Sciences)’s James Chin posted the following on Facebook:

 

James Chin

Sarawak walking the talk... Sarawak UEC graduates can get Sarawak Govt funding for Sarawak uni from 2026 onwards.. which other states going to follow Sarawak?

Perhaps, foreign investors should seriously start looking at Sarawak only to invest and make the state even stronger than the federal government in socio-economic development.

 

No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on the inclusive and unity Sarawak government:

 

 

Free uni for Sarawak UEC grads by 2026, says Premier

BY JACQUELINE RAPHAEL ON JULY 11, 2024, THURSDAY AT 5:59 PMSARAWAK

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Abang Johari posing after signing the plaque to the new school building with (from left) Hii, Dr Sim, Khor, Rosey, Yii and Ripin. – Photo by Sarawak Public Communications Unit 

MIRI (July 11): Sarawakians graduating with Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) from Chinese middle schools can look forward to free tertiary education in state-owned higher learning institutions by 2026.

Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said now they may face difficulties entering matriculation, but as Sarawak had recognised UEC since 2014, the state government wants to give free tertiary education to all eligible Sarawakians in state-owned higher learning institutions.

“This means that, once they complete secondary school with UEC, they can apply into Sarawak universities.

“The parents do not have to worry about the cost because it will be free, the government will be the one paying for it,” he said.

He was speaking when officiating at SM Pei Min new building block here today.

Abang Johari said this is one of the ways the Sarawak government shares its revenue with the people.

“My job and the job of my cabinet team is to find the money for Sarawak. So far so good. When our revenue goes up, we share with the rakyat.

“We share through education. When our people are educated, they will have no problem finding ways to earn a living,” he said.

He said Sarawakians are lucky because there is no problem in implementing educational policies for the people.

“Other places got problems with vernacular schools, very sensitive issues… but Sarawak no problem, no issue. When schools need assistance, we give assistance,” he said.

Touching on SM Pei Min new building block, Abang Johari said it reflects unity among all races and those in need of government assistance.

“I was informed by the school chairman that they are also in need of a track field here and the building also has some short fall. So, I spoke to chairman Hii, we can do one to one.

“They need RM5 million. So, I will give RM2.5 million and with help from the alumni, he gives RM2.5 million,” he said, adding that the RM2.5 million will be on top of the RM10 million allocated to Chinese aided schools annually.

He stressed that when it comes to education, the state government’s policy is inclusive.

“Our policy, we don’t give emphasis on race. Education has no race. If we want to be smart, we must study, because now we are entering the new economic policy.

“In this new economy, you have to equip yourself with modern knowledge on the new economy,” he said.

Also present at the function were Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian; Women, Childhood and Community Development Deputy Minister Datuk Rosey Yunus; Miri Mayor and Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii; Lambir assemblyman Datuk Ripin Lamat; State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohd Abu Bakar Marzuki; Sarawak United Association of Chinese School Boards of Management (Sha Dong Zong) chairman Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau Lee Ming, Pei Min Middle School Honorary Life Chairman Dato Hii King Chiong and SM Pei Min board of directors chairman Khor Ooi Long.