Kuala kangsar: The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has allocated RM100,000 to Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Bendang Kering in Kuala Kangsar under the Sekolah Angkat MADANI school adoption initiative. The handover ceremony took place at the school, officiated by KPK deputy secretary-general (Strategic Planning and Management), Shafie Taib.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Malaysian Rubber Board (LGM) is acting as the implementing agency for the adoption programme under the KPK. This initiative is part of the ministry's commitment to supporting the national educational development and human capital empowerment agenda. The Sekolah Angkat MADANI programme aims to strengthen access to quality education by upgrading school infrastructure, implementing academic improvement schemes, developing student character and leadership, and boosting digital learning facilities.
The ministry noted that the funds have already been used to upgrade the school's assembly area, main hall, reading corners, and preschool classrooms. Facilities such as interactive smartboards have been provided to enable a more interactive, creative, and effective teaching and learning process. Additionally, air conditioning units, educational signage, and new classroom furniture have been installed to foster a more comfortable, technology-driven learning environment.
The programme also includes academic improvement initiatives, as well as student talent and leadership development, to produce a knowledgeable, skilled, and competitive generation. The selection of SK Bendang Kering for the KPK's school adoption initiative reflects the government's commitment to ensuring that students in rural areas have access to quality, comfortable educational facilities that align with contemporary educational developments.
An academic performance scheme focusing on subjects such as Malay, English, Science, and Mathematics has also been introduced, with support and incentives provided to motivate students who achieve outstanding academic results. The ministry is also focusing on building students' character and leadership skills through initiatives like the Student Leadership Motivation Camp and the Student Talent Development Camp.
KPK is confident that the implementation of the school adoption programme will serve as an important platform in empowering education, closing the gap in access to learning facilities, and producing a knowledgeable, skilled, and competitive generation.