JTKSM Upgrades Facilities At SK Seri Macap Under MADANI Adopted School Initiative

KLUANG, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM) is committed to supporting the government’s efforts to enhance national education and help nurture a quality future generation.

Its director-general, Kamal Pardi, said that, through the MADANI Adopted School (Sekolah Angkat MADANI or SAM) initiative, a comprehensive, collaborative, and high-impact approach is being implemented to upgrade facilities at the department’s adopted school, Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Seri Macap, here, to create a more comfortable and conducive learning environment.

He said SK Seri Macap was selected as JTKSM’s adopted school due to its status as a rural school, with the aim of upgrading its facilities and infrastructure to be on par with urban schools.

“An allocation of RM100,000 has been approved for SK Seri Macap.

“This initiative reflects our commitment to building a sustainable and inclusive education ecosystem. At the same time, JTKSM will play its part in contributing to the development of the nation's human capital,” he told reporters after launching the JTKSM MADANI Adopted School 2025 at SK Seri Macap, here, today.

Also present were Kluang district education officer Ayob Ibrahim and SK Seri Macap headmaster Sharudin Md Taib.

Meanwhile, Kamal said that the success of the initiative at the school was made possible through collaboration with Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) and the school’s Parent-Teacher Association.

“Five main components are being prioritised under the programme. These are improvements to physical facilities and infrastructure; academic programmes and student guidance; teacher training and professional development; financial aid for basic needs; and the development of students’ character and soft skills.

He added that, among the physical upgrades at SK Seri Macap are the construction of an open stage, a Zaaba pedestrian path, roof and staircase, meeting rooms, air-conditioning installations and smart television, as well as renovations to the library and screening room.

Previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had announced a target of 1,000 schools to be involved in the MADANI Adopted School initiative this year, an increase from the original goal of 300 schools.

--BERNAMA