By DayakDaily Team
BINTULU, July 3: Chinese education in Sarawak is not exclusive to the Chinese community but is open to all ethnicities, forming a key pillar in the State’s efforts to nurture talent and foster unity.
In a TVS news report, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian pointed to the fact that 40 per cent of students at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kai Ming are Bumiputera, saying this reflects Sarawak’s inclusive education policy and aligns with the vision of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
“Premier Abang Johari has always stressed that Chinese education is for all because we need to cultivate talent. Without education, how can anyone progress to higher levels such as university or technical schools?” he said during the handover ceremony of the Sarawak government special allocation grant at SK Kai Ming in Bintulu today.
Dr Sim, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, expressed gratitude to the Chinese school board for their commitment and success in raising over RM5 million through community efforts, which he said was crucial for securing the future of Sarawak’s education sector.
“I sincerely thank the Chinese school board for their unwavering spirit. Their success in raising more than RM5 million on their own is a testament to their dedication. This kind of initiative is vital to ensure a strong and vibrant future for education in Sarawak,” he added.
Dr Sim further praised the community’s dedication to realising educational projects like this, calling it a model example of how investing in knowledge and skills can drive Sarawak’s development.
SK Kai Ming was relocated from its original site in Bintangor to Bintulu, and now serves more than 400 students from diverse backgrounds. The school was rebuilt at a cost of over RM7 million, with most of the funding coming from community contributions. — DayakDaily
