The Education Ministry has agreed for Computer Science and Design subjects to be fully taught in English for Dual Language Programme (DLP) students in Sarawak beginning in 2029, the state legislative assembly was told.
Sarawak Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Roland Sagah said the move marked a significant achievement in ensuring continuity for the DLP Sarawak pathway - while strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Stem) learning in the state.
“My ministry is currently working closely with the Sarawak State Education Department and Education Ministry to ensure full readiness for implementation, including teacher preparedness and supporting delivery mechanisms,” he said when winding up the debate for his ministry on the motion of thanks for the governor’s address.
Sagah said the state government remained committed to enhancing education delivery, particularly in equipping students with skills relevant to future industries and technological advancement.
He also said a total of 81 projects had been completed to date under the RM1 billion allocation for the upgrading of dilapidated schools in Sarawak.
This includes the upgrading and refurbishment of school buildings aimed at improving safety and learning conditions for students across the state.
“Addressing dilapidated schools remains a top priority… therefore, while education is under federal jurisdiction, my ministry, in collaboration with relevant agencies, will proactively monitor implementation and identify critical needs for intervention,” Sagah said.
Traditional medicine
Meanwhile, he also noted that the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) has continued to intensify its research and development efforts involving the state’s rich biodiversity resources.
He said one of the promising initiatives involved Hellenia speciosa, locally known as “sulok payo”, “setawar hutan”, or “setawar putih”, a medicinal plant traditionally used by local communities in Sarawak for respiratory health and blood sugar control.
“Building on traditional knowledge and scientific findings, SBC has undertaken the development of standardised extracts targeting respiratory health and diabetes management applications,” he said.
Sagah said the initiative aimed to ensure consistency in quality, safety, and efficacy while supporting future downstream product development and commercialisation.
He added that the research, developed under the traditional medicine category, could position Sarawak’s biodiversity resources as valuable assets for the health supplement industry.
- Bernama
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