SIBU: The Member of Parliament for Sibu Oscar Ling Chai Yew has utilised the 2024 People-Friendly Programme (PMR) allocation to upgrade three rural primary schools in his constituency.
The schools, SJK(C) Guong Ming in Sg Bidut, SJK(C) Do Nang in Engkilo, and SJK(C) Keng Nang in Sg Maaw received upgrades to teaching equipment, including computers, sound systems and furniture.
Teaching hardware and software in rural schools have gradually improved, with some schools now boasting excellent facilities, Ling said.
“However, declining student enrollment remains a concern, driven by factors such as rural-urban migration, smaller family sizes and parental preference for urban schools.”
He emphasised the need for comprehensive discussions and research on learning environments and educational content to address this issue.
For SJK(C) Guong Ming, the funds were used to purchase a range of equipment, including a portable speaker set, 100 plastic chairs, three desktop computers and two 65-inch smart TVs.
SJK(C) Do Nang received upgrades such as digital visualisers, projectors, and WiFi repeaters to enhance students’ smart learning capabilities.
Meanwhile, SJK(C) Keng Nang received a projector and a photocopier to support teaching needs.
