Kota kinabalu: Strategic and continuous cooperation between the state government and the Sabah Education Department is important to ensure education policies and initiatives are implemented effectively and comprehensively. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the close relationship between both parties is key to advancing the future excellence of Sabah's children.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Hajiji emphasized that this collaboration is crucial in strengthening the state's education sector and producing quality, competitive human capital. He made these remarks in a statement following a meeting with a Sabah Education Department delegation led by director Datuk Raisin Saidin at his office in Menara Kinabalu. During the meeting, Hajiji reaffirmed the state government's commitment to enhancing the education sector under his administration.

The Chief Minister outlined the focus areas, including improving learning quality, enhancing school management, and ensuring students' holistic development in Sabah. Raisin provided a briefing on the department's key programmes for this year and plans for the coming year. The briefing also included an update on Sabah students' performance in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, which showed encouraging results.

Also present during the meeting were District Education Office (PPD) deputy director (Planning and Management) Indang Kasi Sibin, deputy director (School Management) Krishna KS @ Mohd Fadzli Abd Rozan, deputy director (Student Development) Muddin Beting, and senior assistant director Salleh Linggam.