MOE gets 670 school maintenance applications in first week of special channel, says Fadhlina

On November 10, the Ministry of Education (MOE) reported receiving 670 applications from Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) across the country for school maintenance grants, just one week after the MOE PTA special channel opened on November 1. Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek shared the news through a Facebook post, stating the substantial response demonstrated PTAs' dedication to collaborating with the ministry to enhance school facilities and create a more comfortable environment for students.

Fadhlina expressed satisfaction with the outcome, highlighting the determination of PTAs to contribute to improving school conditions for the well-being of children. The minister further emphasized the ministry's aspiration to see PTAs assume a more significant role as strategic partners in fortifying Malaysia's education ecosystem.

According to Fadhlina, parents who regularly send their children to school possess valuable insights into areas necessitating attention and improvement. Moreover, she confirmed that applications for school maintenance allocations via the special channel remain open until November 30, providing PTAs yet to apply with an opportunity to submit their requests.

Earlier reports indicated that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had announced a budget of RM2 billion for the MOE under Budget 2027, earmarked for the repair and maintenance of all types of schools nationwide.