KINABALU CITY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026

CONVOY RELEASE CEREMONY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SABAH DEPARTMENT OF MANPOWER LABOR EDUCATION TOUR PROGRAM 2026

Sabah's Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Datuk James bin Ratib, has conducted the Convoy Departure Ceremony in conjunction with the Sabah Manpower Department's 2026 Labour Education Tour Programme which was held with full enthusiasm and commitment to the development of the state's human capital at Wisma Bandaraya last Wednesday.

This roadshow programme brings together strategic collaborations between various departments and agencies at the state and federal levels in an effort to deliver comprehensive labour education, skills training and occupational safety and health awareness to the people. The convoy approach, which traversed several major districts such as Kota Kinabalu, Keningau, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Sandakan, reflects the government's determination to go to the ground and reach out to communities throughout Sabah.

This initiative is seen as very significant in addressing current challenges including unemployment rates and skills mismatch issues, in addition to strengthening participation in STEM fields and digital skills which are increasingly becoming a necessity in the modern economic era. YB Datuk James bin Ratib stressed that labour education is an important element in producing a knowledgeable, highly skilled and competitive workforce.

This program is not just a physical journey, but rather an integrated movement to empower the community through education and awareness, in line with the aspirations of human capital development under the Sabah Maju Jaya framework.