Human Resources Minister YB Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan visited SJK (T) Ladang Senawang and SJK(T) Ladang Seremban recently to review the implementation of the Socioeconomic Development Programme for the Indian Community (PPSMI) under MITRA in collaboration with MInistry of Education (MOE).
The visit was to ensure that every initiative under MITRA brings a meaningful benefit for students, teachers and the school community.
Improving Schools through MITRA Initiatives
During the visit, Dato’ Ramanan said the success of a initiative should not be measured only by the amount of funding provided, but by the positive changes seen in schools and the impact felt by the students and educators.
Both schools received a combined allocation of RM345,900 through the MADANI Furniture Programme, Kalvi MADANI Initiatives and Smart Board Initiative.
The allocation was used to improve school facilities, creating a more comfortable and conducive learning environment for students. Among the upgrades given were new tables and chairs, whiteboards, cabinets, canteen facilities and equipment for computer rooms.
In addition, each school received a Smart Board worth RM12,500 bringing the total allocation for the digital learning equipment to RM25,000. The Smart Boards are expected to help teachers teach in a more interactive, engaging and effective way.
Support for Students
As part of the Kalvi MADANI Initiative, 120 students from the two schools received educational assistance. Dato’ Ramanan said the initiative shows the government’s commitment to provide better education opportunity, and strengthen access to quality education for the Indian community.
He added that MITRA remains committed to producing a future generation that is skilled, competitive and well-prepared.
Strengthening Education for the Indian Community
Dato’ Ramanan said initiatives such as the MADANI Furniture Programme, Kalvi MADANI and the Smart Board Initiative are part of MITRA’s efforts to improve learning facilities and strengthen a high-quality education ecosystem for Indian students.
He also said these programmes involve a total MITRA allocation of RM4.071 million aimed to have better learning environment and support the future of children in the community. He reaffirmed that MADANI government will continue to make sure every policy and every allocation delivers real benefits at the grassroots level, especially in empowering education within the Indian community.
Dato’ Ramanan also appreciated the Education Minister YB Fadhlina Sidek, and Deputy Education Minister YB Wong Kah Woh for their cooperation and support to implement MITRA’s education initiatives.
Sources: KESUMA FB, Ramanan Ramakrishnan Official Media FB
