STU: Free tertiary education bodes well for underprivileged students
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) has always dreamt of the day when tertiary education is free for Sarawakians. STU president Adam Prakash Abdullah said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s proposal was welcoming news indeed. “If it comes true, students can focus on their studies and no longer worry about fees. “It […]
State not letting up on education autonomy
KUCHING: Negotiations are still ongoing with the federal government to get back Sarawak’s autonomy on education under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Education autonomy is a matter the state will continue to negotiate for, assured Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “It is so important to us because as I mentioned, education has […]
