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The Star
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
First state-level test in Oct
KUCHING: Year Six pupils in Sarawak will sit for the state's inaugural Ujian Penilaian Dual Language Programme (UPDLP) on Oct 15 and 16, says state Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah. He said the UPDLP is a standardised assessment for Year Six and Form Three students taking the dual language programme in Sarawak, covering the three core subjects of Science, Mathematics and English. 'The examination papers for these subjects are developed by our local expert teachers, ensuring they are tailored to the programme's specific needs and context. 'Crucially, all examination papers will also be thoroughly vetted and verified by Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUP&A). This rigorous process guarantees that the assessments meet international standards,' he said in his winding-up speech at the Sarawak legislative assembly yesterday. Sagah said Swinburne Innovation Malaysia (SWIM) signed a contract service agreement with CUP&A in Cambridge, England, on April 30 to formalise the international partnership. 'This initiative is a collaborative effort by my ministry, the Education Ministry, the state Education Department, SWIM and our state-owned universities. 'It underscores our commitment to ensuring the standard of education in Sarawak continues to meet global standards,' he added. On Sarawak's free tertiary education scheme (FTES), Sagah said it would benefit 10,000 eligible Sarawakian students when it starts next year. He said the scheme, which was approved by the state government in March, is estimated to cost RM300mil in its first year. 'The FTES will first focus on undergraduate degrees in STEM-related fields, law, medicine, accounting, finance and psychology. 'However, other financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships or loans provided by Yayasan Sarawak to cater for any other courses, so nobody is left out,' Sagah said. To a question by Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan), who sought clarification on why the scheme is not offered for all courses, Sagah said FTES is still in its initial stage. 'We must spend wisely, and we also look at the talents required by the state in the next few years. 'It doesn't mean that now we offer it for these courses and stop at that,' he added.
Borneo Post
26-05-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
Sagah: Inaugural Dual Language Programme Sarawak Assessment Test for Primary 6 students set for Oct 15-16
Sagah explained that the assessment covered three core subjects central to the DLP Sarawak curriculum namely Science, Mathematics, and English. – File photo KUCHING (May 26): The inaugural Dual Language Programme Sarawak Assessment Test (UP-DLP) for Primary 6 students in schools implementing this programme will be held on Oct 15 and 16, said Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. The Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister said this initiative underscored the state government's commitment to ensuring that the standard of education in Sarawak continues to meet recognised global standards. 'UP-DLP Sarawak is a standardised assessment for Primary 6 and Form 3 students taking part in DLP Sarawak. 'This initiative is a collaborative effort by my ministry, the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE), the Sarawak State Education Department (JPNS), Swinburne Innovation Malaysia (SWIM), and our state-owned universities,' he said when winding up his ministerial speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Sitting today. He explained that the assessment covered three core subjects central to the DLP Sarawak curriculum namely Science, Mathematics, and English. 'The examination papers for these subjects are developed by our local expert teachers, ensuring they are tailored to the programme's specific needs and context. 'Crucially, all examination papers will also be thoroughly vetted and verified by Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUP&A). This rigorous process guarantees that the assessments meet international standards,' he said. He added that to formalise this partnership, SWIM signed a Contract Service Agreement with CUP&A on April 30 in Cambridge, United Kingdom, which was witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. On the Sarawak Enhancement Education Programme (SEEP), Sagah said the Sarawak government has allocated RM20 million to support this programme which aims to significantly improve student performance, particularly in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. 'A core element of this initiative is the provision of free tuition to students, specifically targeting those who have not passed their school-based examinations, with the goal of boosting their academic achievement. 'SEEP focuses on Form 3 students, offering tuition in core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and History. For upper secondary students, the programme extends to include tuition for all pure science subjects. 'The overarching objective is to enhance students' readiness for STEM-related courses at tertiary level and to prepare them for future careers within STEM fields,' he explained. In addition to free tuition, he said SEEP also encompassed a range of supplementary activities which include the development of comprehensive learning modules for both teachers and students, the creation of a dedicated SEEP Management System, and the organisation of various webinars and workshops, as well as facilitates crucial engagement sessions with teachers and parents.
Daily Express
02-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Cambridge-standard DLP exams for Year 6 students in Sarawak from October
Published on: Friday, May 02, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 02, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg (centre), witnessed the signing of a service contract between Cambridge University Press and Assessment and Swinburne Innovation Malaysia in Cambridge, UK yesterday. (Sarawak Premier's Office pic) PETALING JAYA: The Sarawak government plans to implement a standardised assessment for Year Six students under the Dual Language Programme (DLP), based on international benchmarks set by Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUP&A). Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg announced that the education ministry has granted approval for the state to collaborate with Cambridge University in rolling out the initiative from October 2025, Bernama reported. 'This DLP programme will be reviewed and validated by Cambridge University Press and Assessment to ensure its implementation aligns with international standards,' he said in a statement released by the Sarawak public communications unit today. The statement was issued after the signing of a service contract between CUP&A and Swinburne Innovation Malaysia (SWIM) in Cambridge, United Kingdom on Wednesday. The event was part of the premier's working visit to the UK, which began on Tuesday. Jane Mann, managing director of partnerships for education at CUP&A, signed on behalf of Cambridge, while SWIM was represented by its CEO, George Ngui. According to Abang Johari, the programme will involve the use of Bahasa Malaysia following the national curriculum, with English used as a secondary medium of assessment based on Cambridge's international syllabus. Swinburne University, a strategic partner in the initiative, will work with Cambridge on implementing the assessments in Sarawak. 'This initiative aims to produce students proficient in both languages, thereby equipping them to pursue higher education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields,' he said. The premier also said that the state is working with Cambridge University to develop a range of high-standard bilingual programmes and scholarship opportunities designed to allow Sarawakian students to pursue studies in emerging strategic economic sectors. He said both parties have also agreed to place qualified Sarawakian students from international school systems into prestigious global institutions, including the University of Cambridge, Oxford, and the London School of Economics in the UK, as well as Harvard University in the US. 'Sarawak is targeting a special quota of 10 placements for outstanding students in certain fields,' he added.
Free Malaysia Today
01-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Cambridge-standard DLP exams for Year 6 students in Sarawak from October
Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg (centre), witnessed the signing of a service contract between Cambridge University Press and Assessment and Swinburne Innovation Malaysia in Cambridge, UK yesterday. (Sarawak Premier's Office pic) PETALING JAYA : The Sarawak government plans to implement a standardised assessment for Year Six students under the Dual Language Programme (DLP), based on international benchmarks set by Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUP&A). Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg announced that the education ministry has granted approval for the state to collaborate with Cambridge University in rolling out the initiative from October 2025, Bernama reported. 'This DLP programme will be reviewed and validated by Cambridge University Press and Assessment to ensure its implementation aligns with international standards,' he said in a statement released by the Sarawak public communications unit today. The statement was issued after the signing of a service contract between CUP&A and Swinburne Innovation Malaysia (SWIM) in Cambridge, United Kingdom on Wednesday. The event was part of the premier's working visit to the UK, which began on Tuesday. Jane Mann, managing director of partnerships for education at CUP&A, signed on behalf of Cambridge, while SWIM was represented by its CEO, George Ngui. According to Abang Johari, the programme will involve the use of Bahasa Malaysia following the national curriculum, with English used as a secondary medium of assessment based on Cambridge's international syllabus. Swinburne University, a strategic partner in the initiative, will work with Cambridge on implementing the assessments in Sarawak. 'This initiative aims to produce students proficient in both languages, thereby equipping them to pursue higher education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields,' he said. The premier also said that the state is working with Cambridge University to develop a range of high-standard bilingual programmes and scholarship opportunities designed to allow Sarawakian students to pursue studies in emerging strategic economic sectors. He said both parties have also agreed to place qualified Sarawakian students from international school systems into prestigious global institutions, including the University of Cambridge, Oxford, and the London School of Economics in the UK, as well as Harvard University in the US. 'Sarawak is targeting a special quota of 10 placements for outstanding students in certain fields,' he added.
