SIBURAN: Sarawak’s younger generation should embrace science and technology education to prepare for the state’s future economy.
Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said industries emerging over the next few years would require expertise in new fields linked to technology and digitalisation.
He said students who shy away from science subjects risk being left behind as the state’s economy continues to evolve.
“If we are not in the science stream, we will be left behind. The jobs that will be created from now until 2030 and beyond will require expertise in new fields related to technology and digitalisation.
“We must encourage our children and grandchildren to embrace science and technology because they will be the ones leading Sarawak in the future,” he said.
He said this when officiating at the closing ceremony of the ‘Randau Komuniti UKAS’ programme at Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Menjau here today (June 13).
Sagah, who is also the Tarat assemblyman, said young Sarawakians should also master the English language as future opportunities would extend beyond local borders.
“That’s why I always speak English, because I want you to know the language very well.
“Our dealings are no longer only with local people. We will also meet people from other countries,” he said.
He also urged parents, grandparents and teachers to play a greater role in nurturing children’s interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related subjects.
He said the state government has introduced free tertiary education in 64 courses, most of which focus on science, engineering and other high-technology fields.
“They are the ones who will become our future leaders and carry Sarawak forward.
“So, parents, grandparents and teachers must encourage and inspire our children,” he added.
Also present were Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) Director, Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan, and Siburan District Officer, Ranum Bari.
He said students who shy away from science subjects risk being left behind as the state’s economy continues to evolve.
“If we are not in the science stream, we will be left behind. The jobs that will be created from now until 2030 and beyond will require expertise in new fields related to technology and digitalisation.
“We must encourage our children and grandchildren to embrace science and technology because they will be the ones leading Sarawak in the future,” he said.
He said this when officiating at the closing ceremony of the ‘Randau Komuniti UKAS’ programme at Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Menjau here today (June 13).
Sagah, who is also the Tarat assemblyman, said young Sarawakians should also master the English language as future opportunities would extend beyond local borders.
“That’s why I always speak English, because I want you to know the language very well.
“Our dealings are no longer only with local people. We will also meet people from other countries,” he said.
He also urged parents, grandparents and teachers to play a greater role in nurturing children’s interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related subjects.
He said the state government has introduced free tertiary education in 64 courses, most of which focus on science, engineering and other high-technology fields.
“They are the ones who will become our future leaders and carry Sarawak forward.
“So, parents, grandparents and teachers must encourage and inspire our children,” he added.
Also present were Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) Director, Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan, and Siburan District Officer, Ranum Bari.