Education Ministry receives 670 school maintenance applications in a week

GEORGE TOWN: The Education Ministry has received 670 applications for school maintenance allocations through its special Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) channel within a week of its opening.

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the applications were submitted by PTAs representing various categories of schools nationwide.

"I am pleased to see this response.

"It demonstrates the commitment of PTAs to work together in upgrading school facilities and the environment for our children's comfort," she said in a Facebook post.

PTAs nationwide were previously invited to apply directly to the ministry for allocations to maintain and repair their respective schools' physical facilities in 2027.

The special application channel is open for a month, from Nov 1 to 30, allowing PTAs to identify and submit their schools' infrastructure repair needs for the ministry's consideration.

Fadhlina said the ministry wanted PTAs to take on a greater role as strategic partners in improving schools.

"Parents who send their children to school every day also have valuable perspectives on areas that require attention," she added.

She urged PTAs that had yet to apply to submit their requests before the Nov 30 deadline.