KUCHING: The Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) in Sibu is expected to open within this year, pending final approval from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba).
Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr. Annuar Rapaee said students who have been accepted into the school are currently attending classes at the Kuching campus while awaiting relocation.
“We are just waiting for Bomba to give the green light. Once that’s done, the students can move into the new building,” he told reporters after handing over education aid to underprivileged students of Technology College Sarawak (TCS) here today.
He said preparations are being finalised to ensure a smooth transition.
“I don’t want the students to move in without proper facilities, no lights, no fans, no plates. Everything must be in place before they are relocated,” he said.
Dr Annuar assured that the school is ready and that the only delay is procedural.
“There is no need to worry. The building is there, the students are ready, the teachers are ready.
“We just need to make sure the environment is safe and fully equipped.” he said.
YSISS Sibu is one of several international secondary schools established by Yayasan Sarawak to provide high-quality education following the Cambridge syllabus, especially for students from B40 and rural families.
The school was initially expected to open in 2026 but is now slated to begin operations ahead of schedule.
