Sarawak: English recorded the strongest results in the 2025 Ujian Penilaian Dual Language Programme Sarawak (UP-DLPS) for Primary 6 pupils, which was conducted statewide on Oct 15 and 16.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Sarawak Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn reported that English posted the highest passing rate at 90.97 per cent, followed by Science at 84.71 per cent and Mathematics at 61.01 per cent. He noted that English showed the strongest and most consistent performance among the three subjects, reflecting positive outcomes from ongoing English proficiency and immersion initiatives. Furthermore, 5,241 students, or 18.07 per cent, scored an A in English.

Sagah highlighted that Mathematics remains the most challenging subject, especially in rural schools, where only 1,734 students, or 5.98 per cent, scored an A. He mentioned that while Science performance is encouraging, the number of high achievers is low, indicating a need to strengthen conceptual understanding and inquiry-based learning. Only 199 students, or 0.69 per cent, obtained an A in Science.

For the 2025 session, a total of 1,050 government, government-aided, and private schools implementing the DLP Sarawak, involving 29,002 Primary 6 pupils, participated in the UP-DLPS for Mathematics and English, while 29,000 pupils sat for the Science paper. This assessment evaluates students' proficiency and understanding in Science, Mathematics, and English, taught under the Dual Language Programme in Sarawak.

Meanwhile, Sagah stated that the ministry views these results with an open and constructive perspective. He acknowledged the positive achievements, especially in English, but also recognised the urgent need to enhance Science and Mathematics performance, particularly in rural schools. He emphasized the necessity for drastic and targeted intervention programmes to address the underlying issues in teaching and learning Mathematics.