KUALA LUMPUR: It is better for state governments to provide high-paying job opportunities for its people than to spend state fund to settle their student loans, said Maszlee Malik (pix).

The Education Minister said this was more sustainable for both the state and the graduates, after Sarawak announced it would spend RM30 million to help young Sarawakians pay back their National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans next year.