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Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Government fully supports the implementation of the Malaysia Education Plan (RPM) 2026-2035, with emphasis on digital education and infrastructure, teachers’ wellbeing, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Tvet), as well as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Stem), said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

In a speech delivered by Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib at the Education Convention and the 4th General Assembly of the Malaysian Headmasters Association (PGBM) Sabah on Sunday, Hajiji said the State Government also prioritises educational equity, inclusive rural education, the inculcation of local values and identity, and the empowerment of school leadership.

He said close cooperation between the State and Federal governments is expected to comprehensively address critical issues such as dilapidated schools and teacher shortages in Sabah’s rural areas under the 10-year plan.

Hajiji said the State Government remains committed to strengthening education through the Sabah Maju Jaya development plan and has continued 14 educational assistance initiatives introduced from 2021 to 2025 to help reduce the burden on schools and ensure students in Sabah are not left behind in mainstream education.

He also said headmasters play a key role in shaping the quality of education and the future of the younger generation, while urging PGBM Sabah to continue championing the aspirations of headmasters and the teaching profession.