The Perak government disburses RM200,000 each to nine Chinese independent schools to ease financial burdens and support operations.
IPOH: The Perak government has disbursed a total of RM1.8 million in allocation to nine Chinese Independent Schools (SUWA) in the state.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said each school received RM200,000 to ease financial burdens in managing daily operations, maintaining infrastructure, and supporting teacher and student welfare.
“The Perak unity government remains committed to ensuring that all streams of education receive fair and equitable attention,” he said in a statement.
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Nga, who is also Kepayang Assemblyman, said education is a long-term investment for the state and nation.
He handed over the allocations at a ceremony at the Perak Hock Kean Association during a working visit.
The recipient schools are Shen Jai Secondary School, Yuk Choy Secondary School, Poi Lam High School, Nan Hwa High School, Yik Ching Secondary School, Tsung Wah Secondary School (Kuala Kangsar), San Min Secondary School (Teluk Intan), Hua Lian High School (Taiping), and Pei Yuan Secondary School (Kampar).
Nga also handed over financial assistance totalling RM524,600 to 333 secondary and university students at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan San Min in Teluk Intan.
He said the Sumbangan Kasih MADANI initiative has benefited over 5,000 students of various races in the Teluk Intan parliamentary constituency since 2023.
Early schooling assistance of RM150 per student is also channelled for textbooks and learning materials to ease family financial burdens.
During his working visit, Nga, who is Teluk Intan MP, attended Ponggal celebrations at the Devi Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Ladang Nova Scotia.
About 200 students from SJK(T) Ladang Nova Scotia and nearby residents were present.
He also officiated the opening of a new basketball court at SJKC Phooi Yong, which received an allocation of RM100,000.
“Human capital development should not focus solely on academic excellence, but must be balanced with character building, physical health, and the values of unity,” Nga said.
Conducive sports facilities will help nurture a more competitive, healthy, and disciplined young generation. – Bernama
