Data source: Ministry of Education, January 2026
The MP congratulates on the announcement of SJKT Ladang Jeram in Budget 2026 and asks about its commencement, facilities, and the Ministry of Education's plans to upgrade other dilapidated SJKT schools and implement relocation for schools with low enrollment.
The government has allocated funds for upgrading dilapidated schools, including one Chinese and one Tamil school, and specifically announced the construction of a new SJK(T) Ladang Jeram in Pahang as part of its education budget.
The MP raises the issue of the construction of SJK(T) Sungai Bakap in Penang, expressing hope for its immediate development under the current government. The MP also highlights the future of SJK(T) Ladang Jeram in Pahang and SJK(T) Ladang Ketumbar in Kedah, advocating for their development.
Tuan Sanisvara Nethaji Rayer (Jelutong) expresses hope that the Ministry of Education will ensure specific Tamil schools (SJK(T) Sungai Bakap, Ladang Jeram, Ladang Ketumbar, Ladang Badenoch) receive attention in the Twelfth Malaysia Plan. Dato’ Rosol bin Wahid (Hulu Terengganu) interjects to express support for Tamil schools.
Ganabatirau a/l Veraman (Klang) highlights the decades-long problem of dilapidated schools, including SJK(T) and SJK(C), and urges the MADANI government to take steps to resolve these issues for all affected institutions. He emphasizes that he can only offer suggestions as he is not a Minister.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving long-standing issues for Tamil national-type schools (SJKT), focusing on new construction and infrastructure improvements. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh highlighted progress on SJKT Sungai Bakap in Penang, SJKT Ladang Jeram in Kuantan, Pahang (fully funded under 13MP), and resolved issues for SJKT Ladang Sagga in Rantau, Negeri Sembilan, and SJKT Ladang Sungai Reyla in Sungai Siput, Perak. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek also assured that no vernacular schools, including SJKT, will be closed.
The Cabinet has approved funds for new buildings for SJK(T) Ladang Jeram near Kuantan, Pahang, after a 25-year wait. The funds will be allocated in Budget 2026, with construction expected to start next year to replace temporary cabins. This development is anticipated to improve facilities for its 43 pupils and potentially increase enrolment to 100 new pupils annually.
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