The Sarawak Government has announced that it will be offering free education to 25,000 students in all state-owned universities and higher learning institutions, starting from 2026. Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg made the announcement at the 8th convocation of the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) on Sunday (Dec 17), emphasizing the government’s commitment to human capital development.
According to Tan Sri Abang Johari, the decision to provide free education is driven by the transformative impact of education and the government’s dedication to supporting underprivileged parents and students. He described the initiative as a groundbreaking one and a demonstration of the government’s commitment to fostering educational opportunities and nurturing the aspirations of the next generation.
The Premier also commended UTS for its track record of producing quality graduates who are in high demand by employers. He highlighted UTS’s strong reputation as a leading technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institution in the country, as well as its success in nurturing graduates who have become successful entrepreneurs.
The convocation ceremony on Sunday saw a total of 297 graduates from 20 academic programmes receiving their scrolls, marking another milestone for the university and its students.
