New funding model for Penang Tamil schools

Chow (fourth left) flanked by Sundarajoo on his right and Bagan Dalam assemblyman Kumaran Krishnan, together with Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng (third right) and representatives from schools during the mock cheque presentation ceremony at Komtar. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT/The Star

A NEW state-led funding model and targeted upgrades are being planned as Penang’s Tamil schools work to stretch a RM2.42mil annual budget across 28 schools.

State Tamil schools special committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said 10% of the funds at present was kept for contingency and training programmes, while the remaining RM2.178mil would go directly to infrastructure, smart boards, equipment and building upgrades.