More than 1,000 schools still in dilapidated category

Datuk Seri Michael Manyin

KUCHING: The number of dilapidated schools in Sarawak remains at 1,020 although 116 schools will be rectified by this year, the state assembly heard.

Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin said contracts for 66 schools under the Education Ministry and 50 schools under the state Public Works Department were awarded on Jan 29 and Feb 21, respectively, this year.