A TOTAL of RM8.4mil has been allocated for the procurement of Jalur Gemilang badges for about 5.14 million students in schools, matriculation colleges, Form Six colleges, and teacher training institutes, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
She said the wearing of the badges on students’ uniforms was one of the ministry’s initiatives to instil love for the country among students from an early age.
“This effort is also aligned with the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013-2025, which emphasises character building and national values as key pillars in shaping students’ identity,” she said in a written reply to Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (PN-Kuala Krai).
Abdul Latif wanted to know the total cost borne by the government for Jalur Gemilang badges for all students under the ministry’s institutions, and which companies were appointed as suppliers.
Fadhlina said the allocation was disbursed to all state education departments (JPN) and relevant institutions in February, based on student enrolment figures.
“The procurement process was carried out by JPN, district education offices and respective institutions via the ePerolehan system, either through tenders or quotations, subject to the allocated budget,” she said.
Fadhlina said JPN was also authorised to implement zonal procurement to expedite the supply process and encourage wider participation from eligible suppliers.
“In total, 91 suppliers were involved in supplying the Jalur Gemilang badges nationwide,” she added.
Starting April 21, all public school students were required to wear the Jalur Gemilang badge on their school uniforms as part of a national initiative to promote patriotism and national resilience.
