Works Ministry allocates RM88mil to upgrade 121 overcrowded schools
SHAH ALAM: The Works Ministry will upgrade 121 overcrowded schools in six states to address the issue of overcrowded schools, involving an allocation of RM88mil.
Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said a total of 127 letters of acceptance were handed over to the successful contractors to implement the project in Selangor, Langkawi, Perak, Pahang, Negri Sembilan, Terengganu and Penang.
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"Selangor has the highest number with 111, followed by Perak (seven), Pahang (four), Negri Sembilan (three), and one each in Terengganu and Penang.
"The project involves 117 premier classrooms and 10 classrooms for the Integrated Special Education Program (PPKI) using the industrialised building system (IBS) concept," he told reporters at the Selangor Public Works Department (JKR) Headquarters here on Thursday (June 5).
Ahmad said the IBS concept speeds up the construction process and also ensures better and sustainable construction quality, with all projects targeted for completion by October.
"These projects are a step towards achieving the Education Ministry's goal of a single-session school system by 2030," he said.
Earlier, Ahmad handed over the appointment letters to 127 contractors for the project. They were selected through an open tender process from April 24 to May 16.
A total of 14 district engineers from the Public Works Department were also appointed to monitor the construction work of the projects concerned. – Bernama
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