Budget 2024: RM1.9bil to upgrade, maintain schools nationwide


KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM1.9bil for the upgrading and maintenance of schools across the country next year.

When tabling Budget 2024 in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday (Oct 13), he said the allocation includes RM930mil for improving dilapidated buildings and facilities at 450 schools with 185 projects in Sarawak and 155 projects in Sabah.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in several states until 9pm (May 25)
Cow-loaded lorry crashes into signboard on KL-Seremban Highway
Excavator driver seriously injured after being buried in quarry landslide
Penang island bypass road hampered by concessionaire's financial issues, says CM
Bipartisan panel must not become a stumbling block to Sabah's 40% revenue share claim, says Warisan rep
Hiker who suffered breathing difficulties sent to hospital, SAR ops continue for missing woman
Security guard charged with murder of friend at landfill
Five vehicles damaged by falling trees in KL storm
GOF seizes 89kg of meth worth RM4.4mil, two arrested
Pahang extends quit rent payment deadline to June 30

Others Also Read