Ramanan allocates RM100,000 to upgrade school facilities in Sungai Buloh
KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, who is also Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister, has allocated RM100,000 under the Mesra Rakyat Project (PMR) to upgrade facilities at two secondary schools in his constituency.
The allocation involves SMK Sierramas and SMK Seksyen 4 Kota Damansara, each receiving RM50,000 for the construction of covered walkways, new classrooms, canteen repairs and other basic facilities that are in urgent need of maintenance.
"We want the children of Sungai Buloh to have access to the best education. Their schools must be equipped with safe, student-friendly facilities. This is an investment in the nation's future," said Ramanan, who is also PKR vice president, when officiating the programme on Saturday (June 14).
During the event, he also announced that over 10 outstanding SPM 2024 students from both schools would receive Special Education Incentives from Yayasan Bank Rakyat next week in recognition of their academic achievements.
Ramanan also personally contributed RM6,000 to SPM Excellence Award recipients from SMK Seksyen 4 Kota Damansara. – Bernama
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