Ensure viable public varsity pathway for UEC Holders, says ex-Padungan rep
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Nov 4: Former Padungan Assemblyman Wong King Wei has welcomed Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s agreement in principle to consider expanding the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) to include eligible Sarawakian students pursuing their studies at public universities located within Sarawak. Wong said the Premier’s proposal to extend the benefits of FTES beyond Sarawak-owned higher education institutions to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak…
Former Padungan Assemblyman Wong King Wei welcomed Sarawak Premier Abang Johari’s plan to extend the Free Tertiary Education Scheme to public universities in Sarawak, but cautioned that UEC holders must still meet admission criteria to benefit.
Premier agreed to consider FTES expansion to UNIMAS, UiTM, and UPM Sarawak Campus.
Wong stresses UEC holders need fair admission to access free tuition.
He calls on the Federal Government to align admission policies with Sarawak’s initiative.
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KUCHING, Nov 4: Former Padungan Assemblyman Wong King Wei has welcomed Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s agreement in principle to consider expanding the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) to include eligible Sarawakian students pursuing their studies at public universities located within Sarawak.
Wong said the Premier’s proposal to extend the benefits of FTES beyond Sarawak-owned higher education institutions to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Sarawak Campus reflects the Sarawak Government’s commitment to reducing the financial burden of higher education, investing in future generations, and developing local talent.
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