MOE Passes 98 JPN Sabah Projects For 13th Malaysia Plan

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Ninety-eight out of 108 projects submitted by the Sabah State Education Department (JPN) to the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) have successfully passed the screening process for the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

Sabah JPN director Datuk Raisin Saidin stated that the applications for the projects, including those for the replacement of dilapidated schools, were presented to MOE in December of last year.

"These approved projects will be presented to the Ministry of Economy in May for budget approval, which will be announced during the tabling of the National Budget in October," he said while delivering the JPN New Year address at the Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Chung Hwa hall today.

Raisin further explained that under the 12MP, a total of 273 project applications were submitted, covering the construction of replacement schools, new schools, district education office buildings, building extensions, and land acquisition.

He said 214 of these projects, with values ranging from RM10 million to RM300 million, have been approved by the Ministry of Economy. 

However, to ensure the smooth progression of these projects, several challenges must be addressed promptly, particularly issues related to the status of school land sites and building safety certification.

“To enhance long-term efforts in addressing the issue of dilapidated schools in Sabah, strong collaboration with relevant stakeholders is crucial,” he added.

Raisin also expressed his gratitude to the state government for allocating RM474.55 million last year to improve the standard of education in Sabah, including strengthening the science, technology, and innovation ecosystem to ensure every child has access to quality education. 

-- BERNAMA