RM20.1 Million Allocated for School Maintenance and Upgrades in Perlis
KANGAR: The Ministry of Education has allocated RM20.1 million for maintenance and upgrading works at educational institutions across Perlis as part of ongoing efforts to improve learning environments and strengthen educational infrastructure.
Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the funding is aimed at ensuring schools and educational facilities remain safe, functional and conducive for teaching and learning activities.
According to him, RM15.1 million of the allocation has been channelled towards maintenance works and infrastructure repairs, including damage caused by natural disasters such as storms and other unforeseen incidents affecting schools throughout the year.
He noted that the government is also preparing schools for future enrolment growth by investing in additional classroom capacity ahead of the 2027 academic intake.
“An additional RM2.11 million and RM2.9 million have been allocated for upgrading teachers’ rooms and converting existing spaces into classrooms to accommodate incoming Year One students,” he said during the opening ceremony of the new Perlis State Education Department building.
Wong revealed that a total of 35 education-related projects worth RM73.79 million are currently being implemented across the state.
Of these, 10 are new projects under the First Rolling Plan of the 13th Malaysia Plan, while the remaining 25 are ongoing projects carried forward from previous development phases.
The initiatives include school construction and upgrading works, land acquisition projects and the procurement of educational equipment and facilities.
According to the deputy minister, 24 projects involve construction or upgrading works, five relate to land acquisition and six focus on equipment procurement.
He said the projects demonstrate the government’s commitment to continuously improving educational infrastructure to meet growing needs and enhance service delivery.
Wong also highlighted the completion of the new Perlis State Education Department complex, describing it as an important milestone in strengthening the administration of education in the state.
Construction of the facility began in August 2023 and was completed in October last year.
The modern complex comprises three main buildings designed to support administrative functions, community activities and operational services.
These include a dedicated administration block, a modern mosque-inspired prayer facility and a multipurpose hall equipped with smart LED lighting systems and capable of accommodating up to 500 people.
Beyond infrastructure improvements, Wong stressed that the ministry remains focused on developing human capital and enhancing educational quality nationwide.
He pointed to the recent launch of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2026–2035 as a significant step toward shaping a more comprehensive and future-ready education system aligned with the aspirations of the Malaysia Madani framework.
The plan, he said, will guide education reforms and ensure that investments in infrastructure are matched by efforts to strengthen learning outcomes and student development over the coming decade.
