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Borneo Post
4 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
26,000 Year 6 pupils to sit for Sarawak's first UP-DLP test this October
Dr Annuar (centre) presents an MRP cheque to a recipient as others look on. SIBU (Aug 11): The inaugural Dual Language Programme Sarawak Assessment Test (UP-DLP) for Year 6 pupils, scheduled for Oct 15 and 16, will be carried out professionally to ensure integrity, transparency, and strengthen parents' confidence in the system, said Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. According to him, about 26,000 pupils from 1,050 schools statewide, excluding Chinese primary schools (SJKC), will sit for the test, which covers three core subjects: Mathematics, Science, and English. Dr Annuar said the test papers are developed locally and vetted by Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA) to ensure quality and credibility. 'We want to safeguard the integrity of the examination, and therefore the papers will be treated as highly confidential,' he said. Dr Annuar, also the Nangka assemblyman, told this to reporters after presenting the Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants to 12 schools under the constituency, in a ceremony held at SMK Agama Sibu yesterday. He further highlighted that the examination papers will be printed outside Sarawak – with three sets prepared – one kept as standby. 'Marking will be carried out by assessors from Swinburne University, University of Technology Sarawak, and Curtin University, covering the southern, central, and northern region respectively.' 'Markers will not be allowed to bring the examination papers out of the examination room. 'Papers will be tagged for each school, stored in a secure school safe, and delivered under police escort to prevent leaks,' he said. The grading system will not follow the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) model, he added. 'Pupils will not be graded by the number of A, B, or C results achieved. In other words, we only want to know the overall performance of pupils and schools,' he explained. 'We will not announce the top-performing schools, but we will inform schools of how many pupils scored excellent results and how many performed below average. This, he noted, is to allow the ministry to identify and assist schools that need support. Outstanding pupils may be offered places at the Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) based on their UP-DLP performance. Dr Annuar acknowledged there may be challenges during the first implementation, especially in rural areas. 'Examinations start at 9am, so teachers in the interior may need to spend the night at schools to ensure they can start on time.'
The Star
01-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sarawak approves effort to boost bilingual proficiency
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will begin implementing a standardised assessment for the Dual Language Programme (DLP) based on international standards of Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUP&A) for Year Six students in October. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that the Education Ministry has granted approval for the Sarawak education, innovation and talent development ministry (MEITD) to collaborate with Cambridge University to roll out the initiative. '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 issued by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit yesterday. The announcement follows the signing of a service contract between CUP&A and Swinburne Innovation Malaysia (SWIM) in Cambridge on Wednesday. The event was part of the premier's working visit to the United Kingdom, which began on Tuesday. Jane Mann, managing director of Partnerships for Education at CUP&A, represented the Cambridge side, while SWIM was represented by its chief executive officer George Ngui, Bernama reported. According to Abang Johari, the programme would follow the national curriculum utilising Bahasa Malaysia as the primary medium, while English would serve as the secondary medium for assessment based on Cambridge's international syllabus. Swinburne University, a strategic partner in the initiative, would work alongside Cambridge to implement the assessments in Sarawak. 'This initiative aims to produce students proficient in both languages, thereby equipping them to pursue higher education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics,' he added. The premier also noted that MEITD is collaborating with Cambridge University to develop a range of high-quality bilingual programmes and scholarship opportunities to allow Sarawakian students to pursue studies in emerging strategic economic sectors. He added that both parties had agreed to facilitate the placement of qualified Sarawakian students from international school systems in world-renowned institutions, including the University of Cambridge, Oxford and the London School of Economics in the United Kingdom, as well as Harvard University in the United States. 'Sarawak is targeting a special quota of 10 placements for outstanding students in selected fields,' Abang Johari added.
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.
Borneo Post
30-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Abang Johari continues UK visit in London after Edge AI device launch
Abang Johari (third right) talks to Malaysian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Datuk Zakri Jaafar upon arrival in London. – Photo from Ukas KUCHING (April 30): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is currently in London, United Kingdom, along with a Sarawak government delegation for a four-day official working visit. They were previously in Cardiff, where the Edge AI power converter device developed in Sarawak, named 'KETEK AI' was unveiled. His arrival in London at 5.30pm yesterday (local time) was welcomed by the Malaysian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Datuk Zakri Jaafar. Accompanying the Sarawak Premier's delegation were State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Sarawak Attorney General Dato Sri Saferi Ali, Sarawak Financial Secretary Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar and Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning & Development) Dato Sri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Abang Johari will visit Cambridge University Press and Assessment today. The assessment services provided include the administration of various types of tests, particularly qualifications for school and higher education levels, as well as standardisation tests related to the implementation of assessments in Sarawak schools. On May 1, the Premier will lead the delegation to the London School of Economics and Political Science, where a roundtable discussion on sustainability and memorandum of understanding (MoU) exchange between the university and Sarawak government will take place. That afternoon, he is scheduled to hold a meeting with officials from the International Hydropower Association and Global Renewable Alliances to strengthen cooperation in the field of hydropower, in line with Sarawak's role as a major hydropower provider in the Asean region. On May 2, Abang Johari will deliver the keynote address at Sarawak Connects In London: Sarawak's Pathway To Sustainable Growth & Global Market Expansion. This initiative serves as a direct engagement with targeted investors while providing the latest information on investment opportunities and the environment in Sarawak to investors in the United Kingdom and internationally. On the night of May 3, he will meet Sarawakian students in the UK at a 'Lan Berambeh' gathering. The objective of this programme is to provide Sarawakians in the United Kingdom with insights into government policies and approaches aimed at developing a competitive Sarawak, in line with the Sarawak Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Furthermore, this programme serves as a platform for the Sarawakian students to engage with state leaders and voice their ideas and views to the Premier in a Townhall session. abang johari lead London official working visit
