Introduction Under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), qualifying Sarawakian students receive not only 100% tuition-free education at state-owned universities, but also an annual financial stipend of up to RM15,000 to support living costs. To streamline disbursement, the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) and Yayasan Sarawak utilize S PAY GLOBAL (Sarawak […]
Introduction The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) has released official progress figures for the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES). A total of 4,694 Sarawakian undergraduates have successfully enrolled and received full tuition coverage across the state’s four participating higher learning institutions. The ministry expects this number to reach 10,000 students as […]
Introduction Securing tuition-free education through the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) is a life-changing milestone. However, once you are enrolled at Swinburne Sarawak, Curtin Malaysia, UTS, or i-CATS UC, maintaining your award status requires staying on top of your academic performance. While FTES provides 100% tuition coverage for your first undergraduate degree, state funding […]
Introduction When enrolling in any Malaysian university—including Australian branch campuses like Swinburne Sarawak and Curtin Malaysia—you will see courses labeled MPU (Mata Pelajaran Umum) alongside your technical degree subjects. What are MPU units, why are they mandatory, and are MPU unit fees covered under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme? Here is a simple guide […]
Introduction If you completed a Diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or Agriculture at a polytechnic, community college, or local university, you do not need to start your degree from scratch. Under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), diploma holders can transfer academic credits directly into Year 2 of an approved bachelor’s degree program, […]
Introduction One of the most historic educational policy moves in Malaysia is Sarawak’s official recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) issued by Chinese Independent High Schools. As part of the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), the Sarawak State Government has confirmed that eligible UEC holders who are ‘K’ status MyKad holders (Anak Sarawak) […]
Introduction For Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school leavers, transitioning directly into an Australian-accredited degree program in Sarawak is one of the smoothest higher education pathways available. Both Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak (Kuching) and Curtin University Malaysia (Miri) offer dedicated 1-year Foundation programs designed to prepare students for direct entry into FTES-funded undergraduate degrees. Here […]
Introduction Business and accounting degrees remain among the most popular higher education choices for secondary school leavers. However, with multiple state-owned universities offering business qualifications under FTES, choosing the right program can feel overwhelming. Should you specialize in Accounting, Finance, Audit Analytics, or General Management? Here is a step-by-step decision framework to match your career […]
Introduction “Data is the new oil.” In Sarawak, this statement is fast becoming a reality. As state government agencies, utility companies, banks, and agricultural conglomerates digitize their operations, the ability to collect, clean, and interpret massive datasets has become one of the most valuable skill sets in the regional market. If you are considering enrolling […]
Introduction Under the landmark Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), the Sarawak State Government fully covers 100% of tuition fees for eligible Sarawakian students pursuing undergraduate degrees across four state-owned higher learning institutions: Swinburne University Sarawak, Curtin University Malaysia, University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), and i-CATS University College. To align state education spending with Sarawak’s […]