No vernacular schools will be closed, says deputy education minister; RM50m boost for SJKTs (opens original article in a new tab)

The Malaysian government guaranteed no vernacular schools will be closed and increased funding for Tamil vernacular schools, with a new school building approved in Penang.

• Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh stated no vernacular schools will be closed under the current government.
• The government increased maintenance funding for Tamil vernacular schools to RM50 million this year.
• A new building for SJKT Rajaji in Penang received government approval for construction, with full funding from a private developer.