Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email more details on the RM50 million allocation to Tamil schools (part of RM200 million to 4 types of schools) has been provided:
When contacted, Education director-general Datuk Alimuddin Mohd Dom said that the move would improve Malaysian education as many schools would benefit.
“The allocation is meant primarily for schools to upgrade their infrastructure and furniture,” he said.
“On top of that, the allocation can also help schools improve their teaching and learning tools.”
Thus, the money is not meant for changing status of schools from partial to fully aided status. What we can expect is possibly construction of new buildings, rewiring works, extension of buildings, furniture/teaching aid purchase, and so on.
The main aim is to ensure that contractors can get some projects, and the economy is so stagnant. All the schools will clamor to finish the money. So, this will boost the industrial sector
Meanwhile the MIC clarified that the party had identified Tamil schools which were in dire need of repairs and the funds should be channelled soon to remedy the situation.
Party information chief Datuk M. Saravanan, who is also Federal Territories Deputy Minister, said if the Government would provide the same amount for the next five years, then the woes of Tamil schools could be solved by 2013.
“There are many Tamil schools which are in dire need of funding to rebuild their buildings. I hope that the RM50mil is just a start.
“This also shows that the Government is committed towards assisting Tamil schools. We hope that this aid can continue for the next five years,” he said when met at the Parliament lobby.
He said a list of Tamil schools which needed assistance had been handed over to the Government and hoped that the Education Ministry would put this on fast track.
Earlier, Dr S Subra said need to talk with Samy Vellu, while now Saravanan said the list of school in need of help has been given to the government. Its good that if they have such a list so that can save time.
