KUCHING, Oct 16: The Sarawak government has increased its financial assistance to mission schools by RM10 million to RM30 million this year, with RM20 million allocated for physical development and another RM10 million for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programmes.
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the increased allocation, under Unit for Other Religions (Unifor), reflected the Sarawak government’s continued commitment to supporting mission schools and improving educational opportunities for students across the State.
“This is the sixth consecutive year the State government had provided such assistance. Under Phase One, a total of 129 cheques amounting to RM20 million had been approved for distribution to mission schools throughout Sarawak through six Mission Authorities,” he said at the presentation of financial assistance for mission schools in Sarawak for Phase One of 2026 at his office in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUNS) Complex today.
