Kota Kinabalu: The State Government has spent RM848.26 million on various education assistance programmes from 2021 to 2024, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
“Our commitment to human capital development is clear. Every Sabahan child deserves access to quality and equal education,” he said in his speech delivered by Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan at the 29th Education Convention and Malaysia Headmasters Association 3rd Delegates General Assembly dinner at Sabah International Convention Centre.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Hajiji said under the Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan, 14 new initiatives worth RM164.14 million have been introduced over the past five years, benefitting over 210,000 students.
Among the key programmes are Institute Registration Cash Assistance (Budi), the Graduan Rindu Sabah (GRS-Subfly) initiative, and Sentosa (contributions for students in local higher learning institutions).
“These initiatives reflect our resolve to build an inclusive, progressive and sustainable education system,” Hajiji said.
He emphasised the role of headmasters in steering school leadership in the digital era, adding that their quality and effectiveness are critical to educational reform and success.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});“This convention is a platform to share experiences and ideas to improve school leadership. Let us continue working together to nurture a future generation that is excellent and distinguished,” he said.
Hajiji also expressed appreciation for the Malaysian Headmasters’ Association’s role in promoting professionalism and strengthening primary education leadership nationwide.
Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});“Let us uphold the teaching profession and empower our youths through collective effort,” he added.
