GUA MUSANG: The Higher Education Ministry has never neglected the education of Orang Asli children, especially at public higher education institutions (HEIs) and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, says Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

He said the ministry consistently provided opportunities for members of the community to pursue education in HEIs and TVET institutions nationwide.

He pointed out that the enrolment rate of Orang Asli students in HEIs saw steady growth each year.

"A total of 482 Orang Asli students who completed their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examinations successfully received offer letters to further their studies in various fields at HEIs across the country," he said in a statement on Monday (Aug 12).

"Education for members of the community starts from an early age with the establishment of preschool classes, kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools near their settlements to ensure that the children don’t miss out on education,” he added.

Zambry stressed that the government was committed to ensuring that all communities have access to quality education, whether at the secondary or higher education levels. – Bernama

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