RM9 bilion baik pulih sekolah daif sejak 2023

The Malaysian government has approved RM9 billion worth of projects to rebuild low-cost schools nationwide from 2023 to 2026, according to Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh. This is the largest amount allocated in any four-year period, with funding allocated for 86 projects worth RM1.711 billion in 2023, 78 projects totaling RM1.825 billion in 2024, 124 projects amounting to RM4.1 billion in 2025, and 79 projects valued at RM1.384 billion in 2026.

The aim is to expedite the restoration of school buildings to ensure student safety, and to demonstrate the ongoing commitment under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership to maintaining school premises. The timeline for project completion depends on the project scope, specifications, and location, but generally takes around two years after approval and contractor appointment.

For instance, the RM2.9 million renovation project at SJKC Kampung Coldstream began construction on May 24, 2024, and was completed by August 6 of the same year. The project included various modern amenities such as four classrooms, two new toilets, a covered pavilion for student and teacher use, and additional facilities like 120 new chairs and tables, as well as Smart TVs provided by the Education Department of the state and the district.

With these amenities, students can enjoy a conducive learning environment, while the special school classrooms used temporarily can be returned to their original function.