140 excellent SPM students recognised at Miri Education, Career and Entrepreneur Fair
Ting, Ariffin and Lau in a group photo with organisers and 2024 SPM Straight A's excellent students.
MIRI (April 28): The fourth Education, Career and Entrepreneur Fair celebrated 140 excellent students from 15 secondary schools in Miri who achieved straight A's in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations.
Among the recipients was a special education student, whose achievement was met with a warm round of applause from the audience.
The top students were presented with certificates and incentives in recognition of their academic excellence.
The three-day event was organised by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting, who said it had been born out of a desire to support students and entrepreneurs during the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
'From the very beginning, this fair was about helping our young people move forward after difficult times,' he said at the closing ceremony, adding that the fair would return next year with plans for further expansion.
He also highlighted Sarawak's focus on developing its young talent, with initiatives such as free tertiary education starting in 2026 and living stipends for students from B40 families.
'We hope more students will take advantage of these opportunities, and one day return to contribute to Sarawak's growth,' he said.
Ting (fourth left) presents the incentive to the special education student who scored straight A's in the 2024 SPM exams.
Meanwhile, Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Youth chief Councillor Leslie Lau, who also spoke at the event, urged students to be proud ambassadors of Sarawak wherever they go and to always consider coming home to serve.
Throughout the fair, visitors were able to attend career talks, explore education booths, receive entrepreneurship guidance, and seek direct counselling on future pathways.
The event, held from April 25 to 27 at Pullman Waterfront here, was co-organised by the SUPP Piasau Youth Branch and the Miri Education Initiative Society, with support from key partners such as the Social Security Organisation, MMS Miri, and Junior Chamber International Riam Chapter.
Also in attendance during the closing ceremony was Miri deputy mayor Ariffin Mohamad.
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