RM20.1 million allocated for educational institution maintenance and repair in Perlis

The Malaysian government, through the State Education Department (JPN), has disbursed RM20.1 million to date for the maintenance and repair of educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (KPM) in Perlis. This funding aims to ensure conducive, modern, and safe infrastructure for the state's education system.

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The government through the State Education Department (JPN) has channeled an allocation of RM20.1 million until yesterday for maintenance and repair work of educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (KPM) in this state.

Of the total amount, RM15.1 million is specifically allocated for maintenance and repair work, including fixing infrastructure damage caused by natural disasters like storms and other unforeseen incidents that occurred throughout the year. Deputy Minister of Education, Wong Kah Woh, stated that an additional RM2.11 million and RM2.9 million have been channeled for repair work and upgrading teacher's rooms, respectively. Funds are also set aside to convert existing spaces into classrooms to accommodate the influx of Year 1 students in 2027.

In total, 35 projects in Perlis are being implemented with a budget of RM73.79 million. These projects comprise 10 new projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) Rolling Plan (RP1) and 25 ongoing projects. The 35 projects include 24 construction/upgrade projects, five land acquisition projects, and six equipment/machinery procurement projects.

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Of this amount, RM15.1 million was allocated for maintenance and repair work of educational institutions including repairing infrastructure damage caused by natural disasters such as storms and unforeseen incidents that occurred throughout this year.

Wong Kah Woh made these remarks during the inauguration of the new JPN building in Kangar. He highlighted that the new building, spanning 6,4574 hectares, was constructed from August 2023 and completed in October last year. The building features three main blocks: Block A for management and administration across three floors, Block B housing a modern Islamic-style surau, and Block C with a multipurpose hall capable of accommodating 400 to 500 people, equipped with smart LED lighting.

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In total, there are 35 projects in Perlis that are being implemented with an allocation of RM73.79 million. The implementation of these 35 projects consists of 10 new projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) Rolling Plan (RP1) and 25 ongoing projects.

Furthermore, KPM is focusing on human capital development, launching the Malaysia Education Blueprint (MEB) 2026–2035. This decade-long plan outlines holistic strategies based on the "Malaysia Madani" framework, emphasizing the nation's commitment to transforming and enhancing the quality of education.

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Block A houses the management and administration building, with three floors. Block B houses a surau with modern Islamic architecture, and Block C is equipped with a multipurpose hall for multifunctional use, equipped with smart LED lighting and a hall with a capacity to accommodate 400 to 500 people.