KUCHING, Jan 31 — Sarawak has become the first state in Malaysia to establish a network of international secondary schools through a state-owned agency, marking a significant shift in its education strategy to produce globally competitive talent.

Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this in his officiating speech at the opening ceremony of Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) Kuching, held at the school’s multipurpose hall on Saturday.