Puncak alam: District Education Offices (PPDs) and State Education Departments (JPNs) are tasked with identifying and nominating schools for participation in the Ministry of Education's (MOE) school reform programme, Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh announced.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, ten high-performing schools in each district, including five primary and five secondary schools, will be chosen based on criteria such as academic achievement, co-curricular performance, and student character development. The PPDs will submit the list of these schools to the JPN, which will then forward the nominations to the MOE for further selection.

The selection process has concluded, and the programme has now moved into the implementation phase following final approval. Deputy Minister Wong shared these updates after attending the groundbreaking ceremony for SJKC Eco Grandeur, officiated by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek in Puncak Alam.

Wong highlighted that the initiative aims to enhance academic excellence and student character, with each selected school receiving a special allocation of RM100,000. He emphasized the government's sustained commitment to strengthening the national education system and developing quality human capital.

The programme seeks to improve school management and support systems for the benefit of the entire school community. It also complements the MOE's efforts to create a more conducive and effective learning environment.

Announced on July 27, the school reform programme includes comprehensive improvements in school work processes, teaching methods, mental health support, and the overall well-being of the school community. Deputy Minister Wong expects the initiative to improve student outcomes and elevate the overall standard of schools nationwide through more systematic and effective management.