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Promise 44: Improving the quality of education and healthcare
services
The people of Sabah and Sarawak have been suffering for decades
under BN rule which had failed to provide proper healthcare and
educational services.
Teachers and doctors sent to East Malaysia are usually those who are too
new to the service. Although they are generally committed and dedicated in
their professions, it is a common scenario where will soon re-apply to come
back to the Peninsular after gaining necessary experience. This brain drain
has reduced the quality of education and healthcare services in Sabah and
Sarawak.
Hence, Pakatan Harapan Government will give priority to training local
teachers and health workers from Sabah and Sarawak. The new
Government if elected will also stop the Barisan Nasional's practice which
uses Sabah and Sarawak as the training ground for teachers and young
health officials, or as place of "exile" for those who have problems.
On the other hand, if an exchange of staff or officials is to be made, it will be
done on a needs basis, including sending excellent officers from Peninsular
to a school or health centres requiring their expertise.
The Sabah and Sarawak governments will be given decision making rights in
education and health matters. In education, parents will be given the
opportunity to decide whether the school will use native language or
English.
The curriculum will also have local content so that Sabahan and
Sarawakian children can understand their local culture.
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