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Malay Mail
an hour ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
RM6b school upgrades in Sabah ongoing as new Kalabakan project aims to expand rural education access
KOTA KINABALU, June 29 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (Mindef), will build a school in Kampung Serudung Laut, Kalabakan under the Jiwa Murni programme to expand access to education for children in remote areas. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the process of establishing the school is currently underway and has received strong support from various parties, including the local community. 'We will ensure that this project proceeds smoothly. I have visited the area during a recent trip and found that the site has very good access, so we will expedite the process,' she told reporters after attending Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka's (DBP) 69th anniversary celebration, here yesterday. The event was officiated by the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman. Fadhlina added that while waiting for the school to be completed, the ministry has implemented a special programme involving reading classes for students in the area. 'Teachers have been coming in rotation, provided by the Sabah Education Department. So far, about 30 students have joined the classes and we are confident the number will continue to grow over time,' she said. Commenting on dilapidated schools in Sabah, Fadhlina said there are currently 390 projects to upgrade such schools in the state, of which 230 have been completed. 'Another 67 projects are under construction, and 93 are in the pre-construction phase. The total cost for all these projects is RM6.078 billion,' she said. — Bernama
Daily Express
2 hours ago
- General
- Daily Express
Expanding education to Sabah's rural areas
Published on: Sunday, June 29, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jun 29, 2025 By: Nora Ahmad Text Size: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek - pix Bernama Kota Kinabalu: The Education Ministry is intensifying efforts to ensure Sabah is not left behind in education, particularly in rural areas. Its Minister, Fadhlina Sidek, said Sabah remains a priority in the implementation of national education policies and reforms. 'We are committed to addressing issues of access and ensuring no student is left behind,' she said, after attending the 69th anniversary celebration of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Saturday. She said the Ministry is working closely with Ministry of Defence (Mindef) to expand educational access in the interior through a special programme in the state. 'A programme known as ProKhas has been launched in Kg Serudong Laut, Tawau, under Mindef's Jiwa Murni initiative. We're collaborating with Mindef to build a school in Kg Serudong Laut. This joint commitment aims to develop educational facilities in the area with full involvement from the local community,' she explained. Although the construction of the school is still in the planning stage, she said learning sessions have already begun to prevent children from falling behind. 'Reading classes are being conducted by a rotation of teachers provided by the Sabah State Education Department (JPNS). 'During our visit, around 20 to 30 pupils were already attending classes. We are now gathering data to determine the full number of students, with the aim of ensuring consistent attendance. The numbers are expected to increase over time,' she added. Fadhlina also expressed pride in Sabah's recent academic achievements in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination. 'More than 146 students in Sabah scored a perfect CGPA of 4.0, this is a clear testament to the success of the education reforms we have put in place. 'This achievement will further motivate the MoE to strengthen the implementation of educational programmes, including enhancing the Form Six pathway in the state,' she said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
14 hours ago
- General
- Daily Express
KPM prioritises education access in Sabah, says Fadhlina
Published on: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 By: Nora Ahmad Text Size: Fadhlina speaking to the press - Nora Ahmad/Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: The Education Ministry (KPM) is committed to ensuring Sabah, especially its rural areas, is not left behind in accessing quality education, said Minister Fadhlina Sidek. "Sabah is always in KPM's heart. We are committed to addressing access issues and preventing dropouts," she said after attending Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka's 69th anniversary event on Saturday. To support this, KPM is working with the Defence Ministry (Mindef) through a special programme in Kampung Serudong Laut, Tawau, to build a school under the Jiwa Murni initiative. Although construction is still in planning, classes have already begun, with 20 to 30 students attending lessons led by rotating teachers from JPNS. Fadhlina said the area shows strong potential for educational infrastructure development, with ongoing efforts to collect data and ensure consistent student attendance. She also praised Sabah's recent STPM performance, noting that over 146 students achieved perfect scores, evidence, she said, of the success of national education reforms. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Education Ministry, Mindef to build school in remote Kalabakan village
KOTA KINABALU: The Education Ministry (MoE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (Mindef), will build a school in Kampung Serudung Laut, Kalabakan under the Jiwa Murni programme to expand access to education for children in remote areas. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the process of establishing the school is currently underway and has received strong support from various quarters, including the local community. "We will ensure that this project proceeds smoothly. I visited the area during a recent trip and found that the site has very good access, so we will expedite the process," she told reporters after attending Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka's (DBP) 69th anniversary celebration here today. The event was officiated by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman. Fadhlina added that while waiting for the school's completion, the ministry has implemented a special programme involving reading classes for children in the area. "Teachers have been taking turns to teach, provided by the Sabah Education Department. So far, about 30 students have joined the classes, and we are confident the number will continue to grow over time," she said. On the issue of dilapidated schools in Sabah, Fadhlina said there are currently 390 ongoing projects to upgrade such schools across the state, of which 230 have been completed. "Another 67 projects are under construction, while 93 are in the pre-construction phase. The total allocation for these projects is RM6.078 billion," she said.
Barnama
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
MoE, Mindef To Build School In Serudung Laut To Improve Education Access
KOTA KINABALU, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Education (MoE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (Mindef), will build a school in Kampung Serudung Laut, Kalabakan under the Jiwa Murni programme to expand access to education for children in remote areas. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the process of establishing the school is currently underway and has received strong support from various parties, including the local community. 'We will ensure that this project proceeds smoothly. I have visited the area during a recent trip and found that the site has very good access, so we will expedite the process,' she told reporters after attending Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka's (DBP) 69th anniversary celebration, here today.
