BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA
KUCHING: Sarawak will introduce assessment tests for Primary 6, Form 3, and Form 5 students to improve the quality of education and better prepare students for the future.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these assessments are necessary due to the current automatic promotion system in schools.
“I have instructed Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn to implement assessment tests for these grade levels. The current system lacks major exams, making it difficult to assess students’ abilities. These tests will help us identify students who need additional support and provide targeted interventions,” he said during the closing of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Gedong delegates’ meeting at Raia Hotel and Convention Centre today (Dec 1).
Abang Johari, who is also the PBB president, emphasised the importance of these assessments in identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses.
“By understanding their abilities, we can provide the necessary support to help them succeed. We will collaborate with Cambridge to implement these tests and ensure that our students are well-prepared for the future,” he added.Abang Johari also highlighted the need for student
s to be proficient in critical subjects like chemistry and mathematics to meet the demands of emerging industries such as aerospace and hydrogen energy.
He assured parents that the goal of these assessments is not to fail students but to provide them with the necessary support to succeed.
“We are committed to safeguarding the future of Sarawak’s children through education. By investing in their education, we are investing in the future of our state,” he added.
