Over RM190,000 allocated to CHPS No 1 for facility upgrades
KUCHING (July 25): Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has approved RM196,964 for Chung Hua Primary School (CHPS) No 1, meant for several upgrading projects aimed at improving the school's learning environment.
According to the Democratic Action Party (DAP) lawmaker, the funding is intended to enhance the school's physical infrastructure, providing both pupils and teachers with a safer, more comfortable, and inspiring space for teaching and learning.
'Education is the most worthwhile investment for the future. We have both the responsibility and the duty to create better learning spaces for the next generation. Whether it's in terms of teaching equipment, school safety or student well-being, we must continue to improve,' he said in a statement today.
Dr Yii said part of the allocation would be used to install stage lighting and a sound system in the school hall to support extracurricular activities, performances, and school assemblies.
In addition, the school would purchase new furniture to replace outdated items.
'To address issues caused by excessive heat and sun exposure, the school will also install sun louvres to help reduce indoor temperatures,' said the MP.
Most critically, he pointed out, the funding would cover repair works on the roof and ceiling – the measures deemed necessary to ensure structural safety and also to prevent problems caused by leakages or ageing infrastructure.
Dr Yii hoped that the upgrading works could be completed as soon as possible, so that both teachers and pupils could benefit without delay.
He added: 'We aim not only to enhance urban schools, but also to gradually improve facilities in rural, under-served schools.
'Every child, regardless of background, deserves access to quality education.' allocation Chung Hua Primary School No.1 Kelvin Yii upgrading projects
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Dr Yii (fifth right) presents a mock cheque to the representatives of CHPS No 1. KUCHING (July 25): Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has approved RM196,964 for Chung Hua Primary School (CHPS) No 1, meant for several upgrading projects aimed at improving the school's learning environment. According to the Democratic Action Party (DAP) lawmaker, the funding is intended to enhance the school's physical infrastructure, providing both pupils and teachers with a safer, more comfortable, and inspiring space for teaching and learning. 'Education is the most worthwhile investment for the future. We have both the responsibility and the duty to create better learning spaces for the next generation. Whether it's in terms of teaching equipment, school safety or student well-being, we must continue to improve,' he said in a statement today. Dr Yii said part of the allocation would be used to install stage lighting and a sound system in the school hall to support extracurricular activities, performances, and school assemblies. In addition, the school would purchase new furniture to replace outdated items. 'To address issues caused by excessive heat and sun exposure, the school will also install sun louvres to help reduce indoor temperatures,' said the MP. Most critically, he pointed out, the funding would cover repair works on the roof and ceiling – the measures deemed necessary to ensure structural safety and also to prevent problems caused by leakages or ageing infrastructure. Dr Yii hoped that the upgrading works could be completed as soon as possible, so that both teachers and pupils could benefit without delay. He added: 'We aim not only to enhance urban schools, but also to gradually improve facilities in rural, under-served schools. 'Every child, regardless of background, deserves access to quality education.' allocation Chung Hua Primary School No.1 Kelvin Yii upgrading projects
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