RM500,000 campaign to boost Chinese education in Sabah
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 Text Size: A RM500,000 fundraising campaign was launched today at SJKC Chung Hwa to support Chinese education in Sabah. Running from May 16 to July 15, the campaign is a joint effort by the Sabah SJKC Principals Association, Chinese Schools Teachers Association, and Retired Principals and Headmasters Association.
Advertisement Special Officer to the Chief Minister, Yee Tsai Yiew, officiated the launch, urging public support. "Funds will help sustain and improve educational programs across Sabah's 83 Chinese primary schools, which serve over 35,000 students," she said. Yiew praised the long-standing contributions of Chinese schools to nation-building and noted the increasing enrolment of non-Chinese students. She also extended Teacher's Day appreciation to all educators in the state. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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