RM500k maintenance support for Sipitang schools
Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: SIPITANG: Ten schools in the district received RM500,000 in maintenance support (Balkis) from the Sabah State Government's Deputy Secretary's Office. The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Datuk Dr Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif, said the assistance was one of 14 initiatives introduced by the Chief Minister, with a total expenditure exceeding RM70 million, including Balkis. 'This is among the assistance provided to 10 schools in the Sindumin area or Sipitang district.' 'As mentioned by the Chief Minister, great attention is given to efforts to empower the education sector, whether it is for students with numerous initiatives provided such as Budi, Bakti, Baik, Bisbah, as well as support to schools, organizations, and others.' 'This is one of the educational initiatives contributed by the Office of Special Duties of the Deputy Secretary of the State Government. These schools are indeed in need of upgrades or improvements to some extent.' 'This assistance from the state government is intended solely for minor projects or repairs, and it is hoped that it will be beneficial. This support is not limited to national primary schools but also includes national secondary schools, state religious schools, state secondary religious schools, and Chinese schools for repairs,' he said after handing over the contribution to the Sipitang District Officer, Abdul Karim A.M Zahari, here, recently. Also present were the Director of Yayasan Sabah, Datuk Seri Gulamhaidar Khan Bahadar, Sindumin State Assemblyman, Datuk Dr. Yusof Yacob, Deputy Chairman of Muis, Datuk Malai Ali Malai Ahmad, Chairman of PBNS, Datuk Dr. Omar Raisul As-Salam Syah Sulaiman Omar, and District Police Chief, Superintendent Awang Anak Suanda. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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