Alumni & Corporates Must Be Mobilised To Empower Education
BINTULU: The strategic mobilisation of alumni and the corporate sector must be empowered to strengthen the education ecosystem and ensure its relevance to ensure current needs.
Sarawak Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi said that conventional approaches are no longer sufficient, instead, synergy between various parties is required to improve the overall quality of education.
He, who is also Samalaju Assemblyman, noted that alumni play a role as mentors and subject matter experts, while the corporate sector can help accelerate the provision of infrastructure, including digital facilities and internet access.
He said this while officiating the 2026/2027 Session Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Asyakirin, on Saturday.
Meanwhile, he emphasised that educational success also depends on the role of parents, alongside close cooperation through the PTA platform to ensure that student welfare and achievements continue to be strengthened.
In this regard, he urged all parties, including parents, alumni, and the corporate sector to be more proactive in supporting the national education agenda.
Also present were the Principal of SMK Asyakirin Ralp Rampai Malong, PTA Chairperson John Mila Ansai, and representativeS from the Bintulu Education Office. -UKASnews
