IN Sabah, education is widely seen as a cornerstone for human capital development, essential for driving economic progress in the state’s many rural and underserved communities.
However, the reality on the ground paints a picture of numerous barriers that limit the transformative power of education in these localities. To truly unlock the potential of education, these challenges need to be addressed through concerted efforts from various stakeholders.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Infrastructure and Limited Access to Quality Education. In many remote parts of Sabah, access to quality education remains a significant challenge. Rural and interior areas such as the districts of Paitan, Kota Belud, and Keningau suffer from geographical isolation.
Many schools are under-resourced, with outdated infrastructure, poorly trained teachers, and a lack of learning materials. The absence of educational institutions close to home forces children to travel long distances, often resulting in high dropout rates, particularly among children from low-income families.
SPONSORED CONTENT How Spritzer’s silica rich natural mineral water makes your skin healthier When it comes to skincare, the first thought on our minds would be beauty products such as serums, creams, and masks. However, beauty experts and even researchers have stated that drinking more water can be just as crucial for your skin's health. Read more This can be seen in a study conducted by the Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) and Untuk Malaysia, which found that the two district areas with the highest dropout rates are Pitas and Pensiangan.