Dilapidated schools: Lack of funds causing upgrade delays, says PAC


KUALA LUMPUR: Some dilapidated school buildings have remained unrepaired for as long as 12 years as the Education Ministry lacked funding, says the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

PAC chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said that the ministry had to prioritise other schools that were more in need, leading to the delays.

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