Enhancing workplace safety and workforce’s skills
BINTULU: The Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) has launched the Industrial Continuous Professional Development (iCPD) Programme– Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Coordinator Programme 2025 to enhance workplace safety and equip Sarawak’s workforce with essential skills. According to MEITD deputy secretary Anielia Siam, the programme aims to address evolving industry demands and strengthen […]
Ministry disburses RM1.578mil in educational grants
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) has approved and disbursed RM1.578 million in grants to successful applicants so far this year, according to minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. This represents 45.11 per cent of the ministry’s annual grant allocation of RM3.5 million, aimed at supporting various educational programmes and […]
Proposed Digital Centres of Excellence at Sarawak-owned varsities gets the thumbs-up
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) likes the idea of setting up Digital Centres of Excellence in Sarawak-owned universities. Its Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said while the proposal has received positive feedback, a final decision has yet to be made. “The extension of these centres to all universities […]
Mukah Polytechnic officials visit Tegas Digital Village and ministry
MUKAH: A delegation of five top management officials from Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) recently visited the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) Digital Village and the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak (MEITD) in Kuching to forge strategic partnerships and enhance educational activities in the region. The delegation was led by deputy director (academic) […]
Swak govt ensures employability for future graduates
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) has ensured that the initiative for free tertiary education in the state will translate into tangible outcomes, particularly in terms of job availability for university graduates. Its Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that in view of the matter, several strategic measures have […]
Education crucial for future S’wak leadership, says deputy minister
SIMANGGANG: Education plays a vital role in shaping the future leadership legacy of Sarawak, says Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. He noted that advancements in education, especially in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as well as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) streams are […]
We’re seeking transfer of powers, not full autonomy in education: Sagah
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) has clarified that Sarawak is actually demanding for devolution and decentralisation of education in the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Its minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said for now, they are not demanding full autonomy as education is a federal matter. “In […]
Education Sarawak’s priority: Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak government is committed to its effort to prioritise education and address issues related to education effectively. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the state government established the Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) to facilitate collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Education (MoE) to resolve education-related challenges. […]
Ministry holds engagement session to outline vision
KUCHING: An engagement session was held on Wednesday (Jan 24) to provide an overview on the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development’s (MEITD) initiatives and vision. During the session, Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn was briefed by MEITD Datuk Azmi Bujang. The briefing then proceeded to the […]
Implement policy to get Sarawakian teachers to return and teach in homestate: Dr Annuar
KUCHING: Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has proposed an automatic recall policy for Sarawakian teachers currently in other states to alleviate the shortage issue. He urged the federal Ministry of Education (MoE) to allow these teachers to return home, stressing against forcing teachers from other states to serve […]