Sarawak launches free school bus service for 30 schools in pilot project


Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg (right) unveiling a free school bus sticker on one of the buses in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak has launched a free school bus service for students in Kuching to reduce the financial burden of low-income families.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the service would initially cover 30 primary and secondary schools in Kuching and the adjacent Padawan district.

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