Sabah allocates over RM1.33 billion to strengthen education sector
Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji poses for a photo with Tokoh Kepimpinan award recipient, Mohd Zaini Yanin (left), and Tokoh Guru, Teo Poo Siang, at the event. - Pic by CMD The State Government has allocated more than RM1.33 billion for human capital development since 2021, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the education sector. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said education remains a key priority under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) development plan. From 2021 to 2024, RM848.26 million was channelled to education assistance programmes such as the Sabah State Education Fund (TPNS) and State Government Scholarships (BKNS), alongside RM485 million for human capital initiatives. Fourteen new initiatives, including flight ticket subsidies, Sentosa cash aid, Baik laptop assistance, and Budi registration support, benefitted over 210,000 students with a combined allocation of RM164.14 million. At the Mapens 2025 ceremony in Tuaran, Hajiji announced the recent formation of the Sabah State TVET Council to coordinate over 160 technical and vocational institutions statewide. He also highlighted the academic excellence of 146 top STPM students receiving RM1,000 each, and a national-level top scorer from Sabah receiving RM3,000. Hajiji praised teachers for their dedication and urged continued commitment, noting the state's improved 2024 SPM performance with an average grade of 5.00, and honouring recipients of the Tokoh Guru and Tokoh Kepimpinan awards. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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