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Sabah has committed over RM100 million to its state scholarship scheme this year, supporting 2,182 new students alongside existing beneficiaries. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor emphasises the state's focus on developing competitive human capital through education.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has stressed that Malaysia's long-term prosperity relies on cultivating high-quality human capital, including critical thinkers and effective communicators capable of addressing complex global challenges.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is pushing Cabinet to convert RM100 million in Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) loans into grants, recognising the hardship faced by vocational trainees who sacrifice income while pursuing technical education.