Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced that the government will construct 44 new schools under Budget 2025, the highest number in four years, to address growing demand, particularly in urban areas. The move comes as parents raise concerns about overcrowded classrooms in some schools.
: The government remains committed to addressing school overcrowding by building new schools to meet growing demand, particularly in urban areas, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
“In recent years, the number of schools approved in the national budget was 44 in 2025, 26 in 2024, and nine each in 2023 and 2022. She assured that MOE is taking the matter seriously and would implement appropriate measures, including relocating students to other schools if necessary.In a separate matter, Fadhlina said children rescued from charity homes linked to GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd would be enrolled in national schools when the new school session begins on Feb 17.
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