Lee kim Shin: Education is the Key to Changing Fate, Hopes for More Support from Societal Forces

(Miri, 10th) 'Education should not be neglected even in poverty, which is a consistent belief upheld by the Chinese community. Education not only changes the fate of individuals but also drives societal progress and enhances national competitiveness.'

Datuk Seri Lee kim Shin, Sarawak Minister of Transport, made the above remarks today when he was invited to the '2024 Independent School Education Fund and Miri County Chinese Poor Students Assistance Fund Award Ceremony' at Lim Lee High School's Datuk Li De Fu Hall.

In his speech, he highly commended the long-term contributions made by the Miri Chinese Charity Trust Committee in promoting educational public welfare, assisting impoverished students, and supporting the development of Chinese independent schools.

He pointed out that the Sarawak government has always strongly supported Chinese education and is the only state in the country that recognizes the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). The government also continuously provides financial allocations to Chinese primary schools and independent schools through the establishment of the 'Sarawak Chinese School Affairs Unit'. Last year, the state government allocated RM12 million and RM10 million, respectively, to improve campus facilities, enhance teaching equipment, and support administrative operations.

'This is not just a policy commitment but concrete action. We always believe that education is the most worthwhile investment.'

He also advised the students who benefit from this to cherish these hard-won opportunities, study hard, and become talented individuals who contribute to the society in the future, giving back the love they received today.

Lee kim Shin called on more social sages, entrepreneurs, and enthusiastic groups to join the ranks of supporting education, assisting more impoverished students to complete their studies, and creating a more united, diverse, and progressive society for Sarawak.