989 Labuan students face attendance problems, transportation main issue
Minister in the JPM (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said transportation issues were among the main factors behind the attendance problems at schools.
In Labuan, 989 students from 25 schools face attendance issues, with transportation being a major factor. 437 students from six schools will receive transportation assistance as part of an initiative between the Federal Territories Ministry, Labuan Corporation, and education department. The programme, also involving school administrators, parents, and the bus industry, aims to address transportation barriers to schooling.
Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh expressed her support for the students, stating that their futures should not be hindered by difficulties in getting to school.
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