Roland Sagah says 680 Sarawak schools unsafe, calls for urgent upgrades

Sarawak's Education Minister, Roland Sagah Wee Inn, recently disclosed that 680 schools within the state are deemed unsafe for use, underscoring the urgency of infrastructure improvements throughout the region. These schools have been classified as Scale 6 and 7, signifying the necessity for significant investments in upgrading and enhancing their facilities.

During his final ministerial address at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) session, Sagah announced that RM1 billion in advance payment funds have already been utilized, with 86 of the dilapidated schools having been completely renovated, and the remaining 54 projects still progressing towards completion.

In addition to these efforts, Sagah highlighted the progress of the 'Projek Rakyat' initiative, which has seen six out of the twelve planned projects successfully completed. The remaining six projects are either currently underway or in the pre-construction phase. Recognizing the federal government's commitment, Sagah commended the allocation of RM1.3 billion in Budget 2027 for the upgrading of 682 dilapidated schools nationwide, with a specific focus on regions like Sabah and Sarawak.

He urged for a substantial allocation of this funding to be directed towards improving school infrastructure and facilities in Sarawak.