Education

Teenage pregnancy in Sarawak, shaped by health, education, and cultural factors, has declined through coordinated programmes, but recent rises highlight urgent needs for comprehensive education, youth services, targeted outreach, and sustained policy commitment.

The Premier of Sarawak, YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg on 13 January 2026, in conjunction with the YAB Premier's 2026 Mandate Ceremony, took the time to deliver a mandate to the entire Sarawak administration machinery. YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari, in his speech, outlines Sarawak’s journey through foundational reforms, digital innovation, fiscal stewardship, environmental sustainability, and the new phase of accelerated delivery under the Sarawak 13th Malaysia Plan (2026-2030).

The focus on rural education and infrastructure improvements reflects a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that all students have access to quality education.

According to the Malaysian Department of Insolvency (MDI), approximately 5,272 bankruptcy cases among Malaysians under 34 from 2020 to 2025, including roughly 877 in 2024 alone.

As Sarawak advances in technical education and workforce development, bridging inclusion gaps for women and marginalised youth will determine how fully the state realises its vision of skilled, equitable progress.

Exploring Sarawak’s efforts to develop a high-performance workforce, highlighting strategic initiatives, economic benefits, existing challenges, and the critical role of talent in achieving Vision 2030.

As they have become increasingly aware of how today’s rapidly shifting environment is impacting their communities; the youth deserve the platform and support needed to enhance their role in contributing to their nations’ progress.

Scholarships offer tremendous benefits to poor and needy students wanting to further their studies, although their availability is only one of various measures necessary to ensure the provision of quality education.

Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak (MEITD) has put forth several matters under Para 17 of the IGC Report and has attained considerable success. Other matters require further deliberations not only with Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) but other Federal Authorities.

As he enters his eighth year of leading Sarawak, YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg is more determined than ever to guarantee socio-economic development in the State, especially in education and talent development.