Tamil School Development by Malaysian Indian Congress

Government allocates RM130 million for Tamil School Building Project

MIC has been working hard in order to upgrade infrastructure in Tamil schools by requesting sufficient funding from the government. Under the leadership of Dato Seri S. Samy Vellu and with his whole hearted efforts, 70 Tamil schools were rebuilt and upgraded through government funding since 1985. Since then many Tamil schools have seen greater changes in infrastructure and also in quality education.

With continued efforts and request by the MIC, now the government has allocated RM130 million for the development of Tamil schools. The first RM30 million was allocated by the then Prime Minister, Y.A.B Dato Seri Abdullah bin Badawi in the beginning of 2008. Under the first Economic Stimulus package, RM50 million was allocated and another RM50 million was set aside in the second Economic Stimulus Package announced by Y.A.B Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak. The allocation is being used to rebuild, repair and upgrade facilities in Tamil schools nationwide.

1. SJK(T) Sungai Tok Pawang, Kedah
2. SJK(T) Ladang Henrietta, Lunas, Kedah
3. SJK(T) Ladang Jawi, Pulau Pinang
4. SJK(T) Subramania Barathee, Sg Gelugor, Pulau Pinang
5. SJK(T) Sangeetha Sabah, Ipoh, Perak
6. SJK(T) Mahatma Gandhi, Sg Siput, Perak
7. SJK(T) Tan Sri Manickavasagam, Tg Malim, Perak
8. SJK(T) Thamboosamy Pillai, Kuala Lumpur
9. SJK(T) Edinburgh, Kuala Lumpur
10. SJK(T) Ladang Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
11. SJK(T) Bangi, Selangor
12. SJK(T) Ladang Semenyih, Selangor
13. SJK(T) Ladang Tumbuk, Kuala Langat, Selangor
14. SJK(T) Glenmarie, Selangor
15. SJK(T) Ladang Sabak Bernam, Selangor
16. SJK(T) Ladang Sg Bernam, Selangor
17. SJK(T) Ladang Midlands, Shah Alam, Selangor
18. SJK(T) Ladang Ampar Tenang, Selangor
19. SJK(T) Teluk Merbau, Sg Pelek, Selangor
20. SJK(T) Alor Gajah, Melaka
21. SJK(T) Ladang Renjok, Pahang
22. SJK(T) Rini Lima Kedai, Kulai, Johor

RM50 million in the First Economic Stimulus Package

YAB Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak, annouced an allocation of RM50 million for the Tamil school building project under the First Economic Stimulus Package. The allocation is used to rebuild, repair, upgrade and purchase furniture for Tamil schools.

Of this allocation, RM 34, 427,500.00 is set aside to rebuild 31 Tamil schools. RM 10,831,820.00 is allocated for repairing 103 Tamil schools whilst RM4,945,680.00 is to equip 116 Tamil schools with furniture.

List of Tamil Schools for Rebuilding/Additional Block Under First Economic Stimulus Package

List of Tamil Schools for Repair Under First Economic Stimulus Package

RM50 million in the Second Economic Stimulus Package

In addition to the Tamil school projects under the RM30 million allocation and RM50 million allocation in the First Economic Stimulus Package, 81 Tamil schools have been identified and allocated RM 34 million for rebuilding, repair and additional block under second RM50 million allocation. The balance allocation will be utilised to upgrade more Tamil schools.

List of Tamil School Projects Under Second Economic Stimulus Package

It is MIC’s vision to give a new lease of life to all Tamil schools in this country. MIC will consistently work hard to realise its vision through a dedicated and well determined mission.