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RM 23 Million for Schools

1 May 2018, 4:39 PM
RM 23 Million for Schools

Shah Alam, 16 Apr: An allocation of RM23 million was disbursed by the State Government to help fund the development of Chinese, Tamil and Missionary National-Type Schools, in 2018.

Caretaker Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin said, that the funding was decided after getting the approval from the Selangor State Legislative Assembly, last October .

"The aid is a result of careful planning and the State Government's commitment towards the educational industry."

He said that the initiative was implemented to reduce the financial burden of these schools to improve facilities and infrastructure.

“Education is the heart of society’s progress and one of the most important factors to spearhead the efforts to eradicate poverty, spur economic growth through sustainable developments and to ensure the state’s prosperity and the people’s well being,” -Dato' Seri Mohamed Azmin

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