Federal Govt agrees in principle to Sarawak's wish for devolution of power in education

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KUCHING: The Federal government has agreed in principle to Sarawak’s desire for devolution of power in critical areas of education, says the Sarawak Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Ministry .

"The data will be particularly on student drop-out and student achievement. This is in order for MEITD and Sarawak Economic Planning Unit to assess the effectiveness of the various state-initiated intervention programmes, as well as to assist the Education Ministry. MEITD said the matter was discussed in a meeting chaired by Fadillah on Thursday and it was also agreed that both the Education Ministry as well the MEITD will meet to refine the details for matters which are operational and administrative in nature.

Meanwhile, MEITD said the shortage of more than 3,000 teachers in Sarawak was also discussed during the meeting.

 

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