KUCHING: The Sarawak Government continues to strengthen the implementation of the Dual Language Programme (DLP) as the Computer Science and Design subjects will be taught fully in English starting in 2029.

Sarawak Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said this agreement was reached following continuous engagement between the Sarawak Government and the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) under the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).

“My ministry is currently working closely with the Sarawak State Education Department (JPNS) and MOE to ensure full readiness for the implementation, including aspects of teacher preparedness and implementation support mechanisms,” he said.

He said this during his ministerial winding-up session at the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on Monday.

According to him, this step marks a significant achievement in reinforcing the continuity of the DLP Sarawak pathway, thereby supporting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-based educational development.

In a related development, Dato Sri Roland Sagah said his ministry is also conducting a comprehensive review of the Ujian Penilaian Dual Language Programme Sarawak (UP-DLPS) Year 6 results.

He noted that although there have been positive developments in several aspects, targeted improvements are still required, particularly involving schools and students who need additional support.

“In response, my ministry, together with JPNS, is strengthening specific intervention programmes for schools and students needing extra support, alongside continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers under the DLP Sarawak,” he explained.

He added that this year’s UP-DLPS Year 6 will also utilise an online grading system to enhance efficiency, consistency and integrity in assessment management. -UKASnews

Prepared By: Ahmad Daniel Faiz
Photos By: Ibanez Jeffery & Muhammad Rais Sanusi
Translator: Ryan Lim