KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government will continue to strengthen the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education by providing sustained support and international exposure opportunities for students through the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD).
MEITD’s Head of Inmnovation Department, Dr Cheong Yaw Liang, said the initiative supports students from school level up to national and international platforms.
“We will support you here, support you to go into national opportunities, and support you to go global,” he said in his speech at the Science Castle Malaysia 2026 opening ceremony at Dewan Jubli UiTM Sarawak Branch today (Apr 16).
Cheong said the government will also provide overseas exposure opportunities, including visits abroad, to expose students to real-world applications of STEM.
He said students will also have opportunities to tour industrial facilities especially among international industry partners, to better understand how STEM knowledge is applied in real-world settings.
These initiatives aim to help students connect classroom learning with future careers and industry pathways.
“You can see your future. Where you will work, and how much you may earn monthly,” he said.
Cheong said such exposure helps students better understand career opportunities in STEM fields, adding that science education should be seen as a pathway to employment rather than just competition-based learning.
He said teachers play an important role in guiding students throughout their academic journey.
“The future belongs to you. We from Sarawak and the ministry will support you,” he said.
He stressed that science should be seen as an engaging and accessible field, encouraging students to pursue STEM subjects while contributing to Sarawak’s future development.
