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Background

Background

Background of KPSTI

November 18, 1995

This ministry was first established as the Ministry of Resource and Enterprise Development (KPSP).

November 18, 1995
March 20, 1999

The ministry was rebranded as the Ministry of Information Technology Development and Resources (KPSKTM). The change was due to the importance of advances in the field of ICT in driving economic, societal and national progress.

March 20, 1999
May 12, 2018

After GE-14, the Ministry was rebranded again as the Ministry of Education and Innovation (KPINS). This is in line with the state government's aspiration towards autonomous development of education and learning in the state of Sabah.

May 12, 2018
October 8, 2020

After the 2020 Sabah State Election (PRN), the ministry was rebranded as the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (KSTI). This rebranding is to support the vision and mission of the state government, especially in empowering aspects of science, technology and innovation (STI) in Sabah.

October 8, 2020
January 8, 2026

After the 2025 Sabah State Election (PRN), the ministry was rebranded as the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (KPSTI). This rebranding reflects the Sabah State Government's commitment to strengthening educational development and empowering the fields of science, technology and innovation (STI) as drivers of state progress. This move also aims to expand access to quality education, foster a culture of lifelong learning, produce knowledgeable, skilled and competitive human capital, and accelerate the application of digital technology and innovation in an effort to realize Sabah's development that is inclusive, sustainable and based on the digital economy.

January 8, 2026

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