SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 — The state government will implement a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Improvement Programme next year, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
He added that as a developed state, Selangor must shift its focus beyond just providing access to education to ensuring education quality meets global standards.
“With quality education, supported by more competent educators, I am confident we can nurture the children of Selangor to become more than just small-timers, enabling them to be truly competitive on the global stage,” he said when tabling the 2027 Selangor Budget at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly here today.
To this end, Amirudin said the state government will bolster the Education Empowerment and Teacher Development Programme to support educators across Selangor, while efforts to improve learning inside and outside the classroom will be intensified through a student character development programme and a sports and co-curricular excellence programme next year.
Amirudin also said Selangor would launch its inaugural student exchange programme with Japan, which is expected to benefit 200 students.
“... this initiative is so students are more exposed to differences in the outside world and are more confident to exchange views with people of different backgrounds,” he added.
