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Strategic Plan 2025 - 2030 | MEITD

regional hub for higher learning, research, and innovation, contributing to sustainable socio-
economic growth, global competitiveness, and long-term prosperity.

Expanded Access to Higher Increased Research Excellence and
Education Innovation

Increased student enrolment in universities, Greater investment in R&D,
technical institutions, and professional training commercialization of research outputs,
programs, ensuring inclusive and equitable and multidisciplinary collaboration, driving
access. technological advancements and
Enhanced Quality and Global knowledge creation.
Competitiveness

Strengthened curriculum, faculty Greater Financial Sustainability and
development, accreditation standards, and Institutional Strengthening
research capabilities, ensuring alignment with
international education benchmarks. Diversified funding sources, improved
Stronger Industry-Academia Linkages governance structures, and enhanced
institutional autonomy for state-
Strengthened partnerships between higher owned universities and colleges.
education institutions and industries, fostering
job-ready graduates and demand-driven
academic programs.

Increase Access to Tertiary Education Position Sarawak as a Preferred
Higher Education Hub
Expand higher education opportunities
through scholarships, flexible learning Strengthen global partnerships, international
pathways, and digital education initiatives, student recruitment, and academic excellence
particularly for rural and underserved initiatives to enhance Sarawak ’s reputation as
communities. a leading destination for higher education.

Strengthen Institutional Capacity and
Governance

Improve academic infrastructure, faculty
qualifications, and university management to
enhance teaching and research excellence.

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