Fadhlina vows RM69bil education allocation will deliver tangible benefits

GEORGE TOWN: Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has pledged to ensure the RM69 billion allocation under the 2027 Budget delivers tangible benefits to students, schools, and educators nationwide.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his Budget speech yesterday, said the ministry would receive the largest allocation in the 2027 Budget at nearly RM69 billion, up from RM66.2 billion this year.

He said the government would double the allocation for school repairs and maintenance to RM2 billion from RM1 billion.

Fadhlina said the substantial allocation came with an equally significant responsibility to ensure every ringgit was spent effectively, with priority given to schools most in need.

"Behind this substantial allocation lies an even greater responsibility. We must ensure every ringgit allocated truly benefits our children and the entire education community," she said in a social media post.

Fadhlina added that the ministry's priorities included upgrading educational facilities, providing continued support to under-resourced schools, and strengthening the quality of learning for students.

She also expressed her appreciation to the prime minister for his continued commitment to national education.

"We will carry out this responsibility to the best of our ability," she said.

Fadhlina stressed that the ministry would remain focused on ensuring the allocation translated into meaningful improvements in the country's education system, particularly for students and schools requiring greater support.

"The emphasis is on ensuring that the substantial funding delivers real benefits to children while supporting educators in their efforts to improve learning outcomes," she said.