JOHOR BARU: The government has allocated RM80mil to build additional classrooms in approximately 70 schools nationwide to address overcrowding, says Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
He said the projects, which include schools in Sabah and Sarawak, are expected to be completed by the end of the year.
In Johor Baru alone, 10 schools will receive additional classrooms, while construction is already underway at another two schools.
“All these schools and classrooms will be built using the Industrialised Building System (IBS) to ensure they are completed faster,” he said after visiting the Johor Baru Public Works Department (PWD) on Thursday (April 16).
Ahmad stressed that the initiative is part of continuous efforts to enhance education infrastructure and provide a conducive learning environment for students.
On road safety, Ahmad revealed that JKR Johor Baru received RM12mil for maintenance as of April this year, doubling the RM6mil allocated in 2025.
“We hope to maintain 197km of state roads and about 222km of federal roads. This includes routine and periodic works, proper drainage, slope stabilisation and road paving,” he said.
He noted that two major state road projects worth RM80.46mil are currently being implemented in Johor Baru.
“On building projects, nine federal projects valued at RM91.38mil are ongoing, while two state-funded projects amounting to RM73mil are also being carried out. These include upgrading schools, special education facilities and other public amenities,” he said.
Additionally, RM35mil has been allocated for 10 projects involving the maintenance and upgrading of government buildings under PWD Johor Baru.
Ahmad said the department remains committed to ensuring infrastructure development is efficient, safe and meets quality standards.
