The was a big a commotion today at SJKT Ladang Vallambrosa. The school was forced to start double session this year due to increased student intake and lack of fund from the government. The school HM has been practically begging for extra tables and chairs, but all felt to deaf years. I remember the HM grumbling about lack of furniture last year itself. He was asking for donations to get some chairs.
The dual session did not go down well with some of the parents who claimed that this was a major hassle and extra expenses for them.
Someone also brought a printed copy of a document from the Internet which showed that a large amount of money was allocated to the school from government via JKR for construction work. But the person(s) claimed the construction was not worth the amount of money allocated. They accused the HM of corruption.
Oh ya, Makkal Sakthi people were there as well, lending their voice and energy.
So, some parents (allegedly) came with some local Kapar folks armed with parangs to threaten the HM. They smashed his car as well at the school. Police, PPD staff and Kapar MP Manikavasagam can attest to this. They were all there today.
Even the PPD staff were not spared and hurled with abusive words.
Manikavasagam on his part said he will look into this problem within a month.
Well, I know the HM personally for more than 4 years now, being related in a way. Nice guy, a HM who sent his kids to Tamil school unlike some HMs. He has the kids welfare in his mind all the time.
Word is that some troublemakers (PTA? ex-PTA? unhappy parents?) are out to cause problems. If they really got guts, take it up with the PPD, PPN, MOE, JKR, and Samy Vellu.
In the meantime, since parents oppose the dual session, the students can study in the canteen or under some trees.
Note: The above was narated via telephone by HM’s wife.
Update 6/1/08 – parang and police were not found at scene.