Budget 2024: RM58.7bil allocation shows education remains a national priority


PUTRAJAYA: The RM58.7bil allocation for education proves that this continues to be given priority to ensure that the aspiration to build a viable and globally competitive Malaysia will be achieved, says the Education Ministry.

It said a total of RM2.5bil has been allocated for the construction of 26 new schools including Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Laya-laya (Sabah); SMK Baie (Sarawak); SMK Seri Melati (Pahang); SMK Bandar Universiti (Perak), and SMK Binjai in Kelantan, while RM82 million is provided for the construction of 26 new preschool buildings.

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