Parents should keep saving for their children's education

BETONG, Nov 12: Parents are urged to continue making financial savings to meet their children's educational needs despite the government providing free education initiatives.

Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the financial arrangements were important to cover additional expenses such as buying laptops, printers and other learning equipment before children continue their studies to university.

In this regard, he reminded the recipients of Sarawak Basic Needs Donation (SKAS) to manage the assistance received generously and save some of it for the educational needs of children.

"Although free education is available, parents need to save money for their children because there are still other requirements such as laptops, printers and learning equipment to enter university.

"So, especially for the SKAS recipients, don't spend all the help you get. Save some for the future of children's education", he said.

He said this while addressing the Sixth Degree Graduation and Appreciation Meeting of Saint Augustine National High School (SMK) Year 2026 at Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Hall, here today.

The council was inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister of Sarawak, Ambassador Amar Douglas Uggah.

A total of 39 Sixth Form students were awarded upon graduation, while 430 students received awards and recognition for outstanding achievement in academic and co-curricular fields.

The council also served as a platform to recognise the achievements of the students, in addition to inspiring them to continue striving for excellence at the next level.