KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The government allocated RM8.4 million for the procurement of Jalur Gemilang badges for 5.14 million students in schools under the Education Ministry (MOE).
According to a written reply published on the Parliament website, the MOE said each student at schools, matriculation colleges, Form 6 colleges, and teacher education institutes received two national flag badges for free.
“The allocation was disbursed to all state education departments and relevant institutions in February 2025. The distribution was adjusted based on student enrolment numbers.
“Procurement processes were carried out by state education departments, district education offices, and the institutions through the eProcurement system, either via open tenders or quotations, depending on the allocated budget,” the ministry said.
The response was issued in reply to Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman’s (PN-Kuala Krai) question about the cost borne by the government to supply the badges and the companies involved in the process.
The ministry added that state education departments were authorised to carry out zonal procurement to expedite distribution and encourage participation from a wider pool of qualified suppliers.
In total, 91 suppliers were involved in distributing the badges nationwide, the MOE said.
