By Dayangku Hidayatul
KUCHING, Dec 10: The Sarawak government, through the Sarawak Chinese Schools Consultative Committee, has allocated RM5 million to equip Chinese-aided primary schools across the State with smart classroom facilities.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said a total of 369 classrooms throughout Sarawak will be fitted with smart TVs under Phase One.
“Out of the RM12 million budget, RM5 million is allocated for smart classrooms in Chinese primary schools.
“The Sarawak United Association of Chinese-Aided Primary School Board of Management will manage the installation for schools that submit applications and pass the evaluation process,” he said during the handover ceremony of the Sarawak government’s allocation for providing smart classroom equipment and electronic Mathematics and Science reference materials for Sarawak-aided chinese primary schools at the meeting room of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua No.3 today.
Dr Sim clarified that each school will receive either a 75-inch or 86-inch smart TV, depending on the size of the classroom.
“Smart classrooms help teachers prepare lessons systematically, improve teaching quality, and enhance student learning,” he added.
The classrooms are spread across the state as follows:
- Kuching, Samarahan, Serian – 166
- Sri Aman, Betong – 46
- Sibu, Mukah, Kapit – 68
- Bintulu – 32
- Miri, Limbang – 38
- Sarikei – 23
Dr Sim noted that the smart TVs come with a five-year warranty, and the Sarawak government intends to continue funding future replacements and maintenance.
Meanwhile, when asked about the project’s completion timeline, president of the Sarawak United Association of Chinese-Aided Primary School Boards of Management, Dato Jonathan Chai, said a committee meeting will be held next Monday to call for a tender.
“We aim to complete the installation this year. If not possible, it will be done by the first quarter of next year. We want to disperse the funds as soon as possible.” — DayakDaily
