There were smiles all around as 21 Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) from schools in Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur, received a RM5,000 contribution each from their MP’s office.
In addition, 730 students who excelled in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2023 examinations were awarded trophies and cash prizes.
The incentives were presented during the PTA Contribution and SPM 2023 Appreciation Programme for the Bandar Tun Razak parliamentary constituency.
Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the contributions to the PTAs were to help them manage planned activities at the school.
“The contributions to outstanding SPM 2023 students are to inspire them to continue their educational journey, enhance their skills and improve themselves for their future,” she told Bernama during the programme.
Also present was Prime Minister Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin.
In his speech, Azman expressed hope that teachers in Bandar Tun Razak would continue to excel.
“I urge all PTA leaders to be strong pillars supporting your schools, in line with PTA objectives, which include advancing the development and welfare of students, and serving as a communication channel between schools and the local community,” he said.
Outstanding SPM 2023 students celebrated at the event included those from Sekolah Menengah Integrasi Sains Tahfiz and Sekolah Menengah Sains Alam Shah.
