Batu Kitang State Assemblyman, Lo Khere Chiang introduced to Sarawakians a list of colleges they can go for their tertiary education, especially  for those in the poorer income group.In a press conference at the Sarawak United peoples’ party (SUPP), Lo said the Jelajah Pendidikan 2018 convoy will be taking its tour to Sarawak for the first time ever where it will offer incredible opportunities to all its citizens to further their studies in the appropriate fields.

This initiative will be targeted towards Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) school  leavers for the year 2013 to 2017 who have somehow dropped out from the formal education stream as well as the ones who have missed out on earlier university placements.

“They will be given the second chance to be put on a fast track to further their studies and in turn, shape their generation into one that it more educated and successful. This year, it is made even more noteworthy as the program will be available to students of all races in Sarawak.

This special program, endorsed and championed by the Prime Minister, is a unique effort to protect the livelihoods of the impoverished urban and rural youths by assisting them to continue their studies in both academic fields as well as vocational skills.

Technical institutions which will be participating in Jelajah Pendidikan in Sarawak will present offer letters on the spot to any Sarawakian youth who meet the minimum required conditions to further their studies.

This program has combined 19 agencies from local public universities and technical institutions to work together in realizing the aspirations of the Barisan Nasional government,” he said.According to Dato’ Mohd Aizuddin Mohd Ghazali, the Chief Secretary of Jelajah Pendidikan, this initiative will take place at three primary locations in Sarawak, mainly Petrajaya, Stampin and Miri, as they are well known to have a large population. This will make it convenient for the students to be present at the set locations. He also pointed out that all the citizens in the general vicinity should be present at this event to capitalize on this golden opportunity for the future of these students.

The convoy will be holding a series of events at several locations around Sarawak. It begins in MJC Batu Kawa Setampin on 29 April while their final two locations for the program will be in Dewan Hikmah Petrajaya on 30 April and the Stadium Tertutup Miri on 1 May.