Melaka channels RM196m into schools, education aid for 140,000 children
MELAKA: The Melaka government has allocated over RM196 million for school infrastructure development and educational assistance up to university level through the Melaka Sayang Rakyat (MeSRa) initiative, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.
Melaka's Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh, announced a RM196 million investment into the Melaka Sayang Rakyat (MeSRa) initiative earlier today. The funds will be utilized for school infrastructure development and educational assistance, supporting over 140,000 children across all levels of education in the state. The Chief Minister emphasized the government's unwavering commitment to strengthening the education sector through impactful policies and development programs, with the ultimate goal of producing a highly capable and skilled generation of human capital for Melaka's future.
During the event, Ab Rauf urged students taking the SPM and STPM exams to cultivate their identity and spiritual values to navigate the challenges of the digital age, highlighting the importance of strong character and humanitarian values in resisting online misinformation. The ceremony also granted students the opportunity to interact with 308 SPM candidates, 220 STPM candidates, and 95 teacher mentors, as well as 11,415 SPM candidates for 2026 who joined the event online via YouTube and Google Meet.
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