SIBURAN: The Sarawak Government is investing into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to create a community that can help the state grow.

Sarawak's Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Dato Sri Roland Sagah, said that focusing on STEM is more than just a policy; it is crucial for the state’s future.

"The government aims for 60% of students to be studying STEM subjects by 2030.

"Achieving this goal is crucial for us to become a developed state by 2030, and reaching this target will help build the foundation for economic and technological progress that will move Sarawak forward," he explained.

He made these remarks during the opening ceremony of the STEM Carnival at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Patung recently.

The Tarat Assemblyman also said that to give all students equal access to STEM resources, the state government will set up standard science labs in every district in Sarawak.

“These labs will give students from rural areas important hands-on experience because we believe every student should have the chance to learn science in a meaningful way.

"I am also pleased to announce that the first standard science lab, located at Curtin Bio-Valley, will be launched in September 2024, and following this, students in Siburan will also have access to a science lab," he added.

Also present were Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Anielia Siam, Serian District Education Officer Bunsie Tunton, and SK Patung Principal, Yohansone Sika. -UKASnews