Strengthening Education for Sabah’s Future

7 April 2026

KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor was briefed on Sabah’s education programmes during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Sabah Education Department at his office in Menara Kinabalu on Monday.

The delegation was led by State Education Director Datuk Haji Raisin Saidin, who presented an overview of the department’s key initiatives for this year, as well as its plans for the year ahead. The briefing also highlighted the encouraging progress and achievements of students in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations.

Hajiji reaffirmed the State Government’s continued commitment to strengthening the education sector, particularly in enhancing the quality of learning, empowering school management, and promoting the holistic development of students across Sabah.

He also underscored the importance of sustained and strategic collaboration between the State Government and the Sabah Education Department to ensure that all education policies and initiatives are implemented effectively and comprehensively.

“This close partnership is vital in strengthening the state’s education sector and, in turn, producing a quality and competitive workforce,” he said.

Also present in the delegation were Deputy Director of the Planning and Management Sector of the District Education Office (PPD), Indang Kasi Haji Sibin; Deputy Director of the School Management Sector, Krishna KS @ Mohd Fadzli Hj Abd Rozan; Deputy Director of the Student Development Sector, Muddin Beting; and Senior Assistant Director, Salleh Linggam.