Kota Kinabalu: Sabah must emulate Sarawak in the proactive implementation of the Dual Language Programme (DLP) in schools in the State, said Parti Warisan Vice-President Datuk Junz Wong.
He said Sarawak is taking significant steps in enhancing the quality of education by integrating English into critical subjects.
“We in Sabah are still waiting for a clear comprehensive plan from the State Government,” he said in a statement, Wednesday.
Wong said the implementation of DLP in Sarawak, which began in 2020 for Year 1 pupils, serves as a good model that Sabah should emulate.
“This will ensure that our students are not left at a disadvantage,” he said.
He was commenting on the announcement of Sarawak’s Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah that from 2026, secondary schools in Sarawak will teach Maths and Science subjects in English.
Wong said DLP was a crucial element for the future success of our children, enhancing their competitiveness in a global landscape.
“It’s imperative that we adopt a proactive approach towards this essential educational reform. Our children’s ability to thrive in a global economy depends on their proficiency in global languages like English,” he added.
Wong voiced his concern that there was a lack of a comprehensive educational plan for the adoption of DLP in Sabah.
He said the State Government must be committed to improving the education sector.
