117 top SPM, UEC students receive awards from Dr Sim
A group photo taken during the awards presentation ceremony.
KUCHING (May 18): A total of 117 students who excelled in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) examinations last year received awards and certificates from Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian yesterday.
Most of the recipients, who scored at least 5As, were from SMK Batu Kawa, SM Min Lit Batu Kawa, and SMK Jalan Arang, while some were from secondary schools outside the Batu Kawah constituency.
Dr Sim, who is also Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister and Batu Kawah assemblyman, presented the awards during a ceremony recognising their academic achievements.
In his address, Dr Sim said the awards aim to recognise and encourage students for their outstanding performance in both examinations.
He noted that many students from his constituency had excelled in public examinations, reflecting the high standard of Sarawakian students.
'It is also a testament to the strong emphasis parents place on education and the dedication of our teachers,' he said.
Dr Sim highlighted that Sarawak has produced many outstanding talents across various fields, such as an internationally renowned cancer researcher, demonstrating the exceptional potential of Sarawakians.
'Our Sarawak Heart Centre, developed entirely by our own efforts, has now become a prominent specialist hospital in the region. Sarawak General Hospital has also gained international recognition in several specialties, proving the capabilities of Sarawakians,' he pointed out.
Dr Sim further said the Sarawak government is actively promoting educational development, not only by offering incentives and benefits but also by providing free tertiary education through its five state-owned universities to nurture more talent.
He emphasised that Sarawak's rapid development requires more technical graduates to meet future human capital demands.
'Therefore, wherever they may be in the future, graduates should always remember that Sarawak is their home and should come home to give back to their community,' he added. award Dr Sim Kui Hian lead outstanding students SPM UEC
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