KUCHING: The results of the 2025 Sarawak Year Six Dual Language Programme Assessment Test (UP-DLPS 6) show that English recorded the highest passing rate at 90.97 per cent, said Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn.
He said the results were followed by Science at 84.71 per cent, while Mathematics remained the most challenging subject with a passing rate of 61.01 per cent.
The results, he said, were released for the Year 6 cohort who sat for the assessment on October 15 and 16, offer crucial insights into the effectiveness of the Dual Language Programme (DLP) Sarawak, where Science and Mathematics are fully taught in English across all government schools in the state.
“It is important to stress that UP-DLPS 6 is not a competition comparing results among students, schools or district education offices (PPDs).
“Instead, it serves as a diagnostic tool for the Ministry and Department to measure the effectiveness of the DLP Sarawak programme and to identify areas for improvement as we move forward,” he said.
He said this at a press conference on UP-DLPS 6 results at LCDA Tower, The Isthmus here on Friday.
He said that a total of 29,002 pupils from 1,050 government, government-aided and private schools participated in the UP-DLPS 6 for Mathematics and English, with a similar number sitting for Science.
“The overall attendance rate reached 99.46 per cent, reflecting the strong commitment and cooperation of our teachers, school leaders, parents, and students statewide,” he added.
Sagah said the performance analysis further highlights several critical trends that will guide future interventions.
He noted that English remained the strongest and most consistent subject, supported by 5,241 pupils — or 18.07 per cent — who scored an A, reflecting the positive impact of ongoing English proficiency and immersion initiatives.
However, he stressed that Mathematics continues to be the most challenging subject, especially in rural schools and Sekolah Kurang Murid (SKM), with only 1,734 students (5.98 per cent) achieving an A.
“This is an area that requires immediate and focused intervention,” he said.
Science performance, he added, was encouraging overall but still showed a low number of high achievers, with only 199 students (0.69 per cent) obtaining an A, underscoring the need to strengthen conceptual understanding and inquiry-based learning.
“The ministry accepts these results with an open and constructive attitude. While we celebrate the positive achievements, especially in English, we recognise the urgent need to strengthen Science and especially Mathematics performance, particularly among rural schools.
“This calls for drastic and targeted intervention programmes to address the underlying issues in teaching and learning Mathematics, especially.
“The ministry will work closely with the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE), Sarawak State Education Department (JPNS), and other relevant agencies to implement effective strategies and support systems to improve student outcomes,” said Sagah.
