Kuala Lumpur:The Ministry of Education (MOE) has received an impressive 670 applications from Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) nationwide for school maintenance allocations. This surge in applications comes just a week after the launch of the MOE PTA special channel on November 1.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek expressed her satisfaction with the strong response, highlighting the commitment of PTAs to collaborate with the ministry in enhancing school facilities and creating a better learning environment for students. She emphasized the importance of PTAs as strategic partners in efforts to strengthen the education ecosystem in the country.

Fadhlina also noted that parents, who are engaged daily with their children's schooling, offer valuable insights into areas needing attention and improvement. The application process through the special channel remains open until November 30, providing PTAs that have not yet applied the opportunity to submit their requests.

In related news, it was previously reported that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an allocation of RM2 billion to the MOE under Budget 2027 for the repair and maintenance of all types of schools across the nation.