KUCHING, Nov 11: “We don’t play races here in Sarawak” is the principle guiding the Sarawak government’s development agenda, with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasising that every community, regardless of race or religion, must have equal opportunities to contribute to the State’s progress.
He said Sarawak’s recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) reflected its commitment to nurturing talent and valuing knowledge regardless of racial background.
“UEC graduates are given opportunities to pursue studies at Sarawak’s own universities and benefit from the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), alongside students from other communities.
“There is nothing wrong with UEC because it is also recognised by foreign universities. It would be a waste if we don’t take them. We don’t play races here. We need people who have the knowledge, including Chinese children who studied in UEC,” he said when speaking at the Federation of Chinese Associations Sarawak’s installation ceremony for its new office bearers for the 2025-2028 term at a hotel here last night (Nov 10).
