Early entrepreneurship education key to student growth, says S'wak minister
MIRI (July 26): Programmes that expose students to entrepreneurship from an early age are crucial in shaping confident, competitive and resilient individuals, said Sarawak Transport Minister, Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin.
The Senadin assemblyman said this at the launch of the 'BARUian Carnival 2025' and the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolan Malaysia (STPM) 2024 incentives' presentation at SMK Baru Miri today.
On the carnival, Lee described it as being 'beyond a school event'.
'It is also a learning platform that helps students explore real-world experiences, especially in entrepreneurship, while helping them develop vital life skills such as communications, planning and teamwork,' he said.
Lee also commended the school for its inclusive efforts in involving various units and community stakeholders, including the Curriculum Unit, Student Affairs, School Cooperative, Prefectural Board, Canteen Committee, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), and the Parents Support Group (KSIB).
'The month-long programme has recorded strong participation from the entire school community, with 856 students, 80 teachers and staff, and more than 200 parents and guardians engaging in exhibitions, competitions, and sales.
'This level of engagement shows how a whole-school approach can empower students to grow holistically, intellectually, socially, and morally,' he said.
The event also celebrated the academic achievements of 30 outstanding students, including 15 SPM candidates who scored 5As and above, and 15 STPM candidates who obtained Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 and above.
They received incentives channelled from Senadin State Constituency Service Centre.
Present were SMK Baru principal Wong Kung Kui and PTA chairman Darwadi Drahman. entrepreneurship Lee Kim Shin miri youth
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