The State Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (KSTI) will make full use of the RM1.5 million allocation under 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for science infrastructure development in Sabah
The State Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation is committed to and consistent in supporting the national agenda via programmes like RoboNeo 2022.
RoboNeo 2022 is an integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) talent development plan which acts as a platform to instil the culture and application of science, technology and innovation at the grassroots level.
Its Minister Datuk Yakub Khan said the effort empowers STEM components, adding that through the Malaysia Education Development Plan, the National STEM Action Plan is included into the Ministry strategic plan.
“RoboNeo is an annual programme organised by the Ministry since 2014 and during the pandemic we continued the programme with a different approach.
“This year, we are able to conduct the programme physically and give the opportunity once again to students and robotics enthusiasts to experience and learn hands-on,” he said.
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TASKED with ushering in Sabah’s digital transformation, the State Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology (KTSI) received RM206 million for supply allocation and RM10.6m for development, in the budget proposal for 2022 out of the overall RM4.596 billion. Its Minister Datuk Yakub Khan said the amounts would be used to expedite Industry 4.0. efforts and programmes such as development of talent and skilled workforce, promoting digital innovation, digitisation of government services, training of youths and industry.
“The State Government rolled out its state budget for 2022 with the vision of ‘Economic Recovery, Harmonious Citizens” to ensure the welfare of the people is protected, in line with the Sabah Maju Jaya roadmap which is orientated towards economic sustainability,” he said.
Hence, the Ministry would continue efforts to enhance its role as an economic key driver, as shown through the various programmes and efforts carried out duri