Gov't Approves RM500,000 Immediate Aid To Repair SMU (A) Darul Ulum Al-Muhammadiah

PASIR PUTEH, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced immediate assistance amounting to RM500,000 to repair the building of Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Ulum Al-Muhammadiah in Kampung Kolam, Bachok, which was destroyed in a fire on April 12.

Anwar also conveyed the MADANI Government's sympathy over the incident, which resulted in three blocks of the school building being completely destroyed.

“The government will allocate RM500,000 to assist the school administration in repairing infrastructure affected by the incident,” he said.

He said this when speaking at a meet-and-greet session and visit to Masjid Gong Chapa here today,  which was also attended by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud.

In the incident, which occurred at around 3 pm, the fire destroyed three blocks of the school building, including the academic block, the supervisor’s room, and the boys’ hostel. However, no injuries were reported.

The school, which was established in 1990, has a total of 252 students, with 112 of them residing in the hostel.

Meanwhile, the school’s principal, Ahmad Norisham Ab Halim, when contacted by Bernama, welcomed the immediate assistance announced by the Prime Minister, describing it as good news and a great relief to the school’s management.

“Previously, we also received immediate assistance from the Ministry of Education amounting to RM100,000 for cleaning works, wiring, and water piping.

“Alhamdulillah, today there is additional assistance from the Prime Minister in a fairly large amount, and this greatly relieves us in ensuring that students can resume their learning at the school as soon as possible,” he said.

-- BERNAMA