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The Star
12-08-2025
- Politics
- The Star
RM4.8mil spent on procuring Jalur Gemilang badges for 5.14 million students, Fadhlina tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM8.4mil has been allocated for the procurement of Jalur Gemilang badges for approximately 5.14 million students in schools, Matriculation Colleges, Form Six Colleges, and teacher training institutes (IPG), says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister explained that the wearing of the Jalur Gemilang badge on students' uniforms is one of the ministry's initiatives to instil the spirit of patriotism and love for the country among students from an early age. "This effort is also aligned with the Malaysian Education Blueprint (MEB) 2013–2025, which emphasises character building and national values as key pillars in shaping students' identity," she said in a written parliamentary reply to a question from Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (PN-Kuala Krai). Abdul Latif wanted to know the total cost borne by the government to Jalur Gemilang badges to all students under the Education Ministry's institutions, and which companies were appointed as suppliers. Fadhlina said that the allocation was disbursed to all state education departments and relevant educational institutions in February 2025, based on student enrolment figures. "The procurement process was carried out by the state education departments, district education offices, and respective institutions via the ePerolehan system, either through tenders or quotations, subject to the allocated budget," she said. Fadhlina added that the state education departments were also authorised to implement zonal procurement to expedite the supply process and to encourage wider participation from eligible suppliers. "In total, 91 suppliers were involved in supplying the Jalur Gemilang badges nationwide," she said. Starting April 21, all public school students were required to wear the Jalur Gemilang badge on their school uniforms as part of a national initiative to promote patriotism and national resilience. This followed a circular issued on March 24 by Education Director General Azman Adnan, stating that students must wear a 5cm x 2.5cm badge displaying the national flag on the right side of their chest.
New Straits Times
12-08-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Govt allocates RM8.4mil to supply Jalur Gemilang badges to over 5mil students
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has allocated a total of RM8.4 million for the procurement of Jalur Gemilang badges for approximately 5.14 million students in schools, Matriculation Colleges, Form Six Colleges, and teacher training institutes (IPG). Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that each student receives two badges free of charge as part of an initiative to instill patriotism and love for the country from an early age. "The allocation was distributed to all state education departments and relevant institutions in February, with quantities adjusted according to student enrolment. "The procurement process is conducted by state education departments, district education offices, and institutions through the eProcurement system via tenders or quotations. "To expedite supply and encourage more qualified suppliers, procurement by zones was also authorised with a total of 91 suppliers nationwide involved in providing the badges," she said in a written parliamentary reply. Fadhlina was responding to Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (Pas-Kuala Krai) on how much the government has spent to supply Jalur Gemilang badges to all students under Education Ministry institutions. Addressing issues of student safety and damage to student uniforms, Fadhlina said the ministry has issued guidelines on the wearing of the Jalur Gemilang badge, but allows parents the flexibility to provide additional badges of the same size made from suitable materials. "The ministry will continue to monitor the flexible implementation of badge-wearing across all education levels. The initiative aims to nurture patriotism and foster a love of the country within the Madani generation," she said. Starting April 21, all public school students were required to wear the national flag Jalur Gemilang badge on their school uniforms as part of a national initiative to promote patriotism and national resilience. This followed a circular issued on March 24 by Education Director General Azman Adnan, stating that students must wear a 5cm x 2.5cm badge displaying the national flag on the right side of their chest.
