Introduction In a historic commitment to human capital development, the Sarawak State Government has allocated RM250 million to fully fund the initial implementation of the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES). Speaking at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee affirmed that the state’s prudent […]
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 […]
Introduction When deciding where to pursue your 100% tuition-free degree under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), the two premier international branch campuses—Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak (Kuching) and Curtin University Malaysia (Miri)—are often at the top of every student’s list. While both offer internationally recognized Australian degree qualifications right here in Sarawak, the […]
Introduction For aspiring accountants in Sarawak, earning a university degree is only the first step toward becoming a licensed Chartered Accountant. Traditionally, pursuing professional accounting qualifications like ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CPA Australia, or CAANZ (Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand) required significant out-of-pocket tuition costs. Under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme […]
Introduction For SPM leavers and secondary school graduates in Sarawak, state-funded tertiary education options can sometimes sound similar. Two major terms you will frequently hear are the Yayasan Sarawak BP40 Bursary Scheme and the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES). While both schemes aim to make higher education affordable, they target different academic levels and […]
Introduction If you are an existing undergraduate student at Swinburne Sarawak, Curtin Malaysia, UTS, or i-CATS UC who currently funds your studies with a PTPTN loan, you might be wondering how FTES affects you. The good news: Current ongoing students are fully eligible for FTES! The catch: Double-funding is strictly prohibited. You cannot receive PTPTN […]
Introduction Securing 100% free tuition under the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) is a smooth process, provided you follow the right steps during your university enrollment. While the scheme is funded by the Sarawak State Government, you do not apply through a central government portal. Instead, applications are processed directly through your university’s admissions […]