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Sabah has committed over RM100 million this year for state scholarships, benefiting 13,389 students and introducing support for 2,182 new recipients. Chief Minister Hajiji emphasizes education as crucial for developing competitive human capital in emerging sectors.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir has confirmed that the RM250 million Politeknik Kota Belud will begin construction following successful land acquisition, with completion targeted for 2030 and programmes centred on emerging technologies.
Malaysia's Education Ministry has allocated RM4.6 billion for redeveloping deteriorating schools across Sabah from 2023 to 2026, representing a major portion of a decade-long modernisation programme.