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Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030 | MEITD

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Overview

MEITD is responsible for developing and overseeing state-level education policies and
initiatives, particularly in areas where Sarawak has been granted autonomy under the Malaysia
Agreement 1963 (MA63). While education is largely a federal matter, MEITD plays a key role in
facilitating and complementing federal education policies to bridge gaps and enhance education
quality across Sarawak.

Key Responsibilities

1. Policy Development and Mathematics (STEM) and
Coordination Technical and Vocational
● Formulating and implementing Education and Training (TVET) to
state-specific education policies produce a future-ready
to address the unique needs of workforce.
Sarawak. 3. Oversight of State-Owned
● The development and upgrading Educational Institutions
of educational facilities, ● Providing strategic oversight for
especially in rural areas, and Swinburne University of
promoting digital learning Technology Sarawak, Curtin
platforms. University Malaysia, University of
2. STEM and TVET Promotion Technology Sarawak (UTS), i-
● Supporting programs that CATS University College, and
enhance participation in Science, Centre of Technical Excellence
Technology, Engineering, and Sarawak (CENTEXS).

Roles

MEITD is responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring education policies that
complement federal initiatives while addressing Sarawak ’s unique socio-economic needs. The
ministry facilitates education infrastructure development, promotes STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and
Training), and provides strategic oversight for state-owned educational institutions to ensure
quality education delivery.

Key Activities

1. Policy Development and Review emerging trends and industry
o Formulate and revise education demands.
policies and strategies to address o Ensure policy alignment with
Sarawak ’s industrial

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