SMT Sejingkat’s Parent-Teacher Association awarded RM10,000 grant for school programs
KUCHING: Sekolah Menengah Teknik Sejingkat’s Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) will receive RM10,000 in activity funding from Santubong Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Nancy, who is also Minister of Women,…
Source: New Sarawak Tribune · September 24, 2026 at 8:32 AM · AI-assisted report
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SEKOLAH MENENGAH TEKNIK SEJINGKAT, SANTUBONG, SARAWAK, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
Santubong MP Nancy Shukri allocates RM10,000 to fund Sekolah Menengah Teknik Sejingkat’s PTA activities
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Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, the Santubong Member of Parliament and Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, has pledged RM10,000 to support the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Sekolah Menengah Teknik Sejingkat in Sarawak during her visit to the school on Thursday. The funding was announced at the school’s 2026 Outstanding Students Appreciation Ceremony, marking the first direct financial contribution from a federal lawmaker to the institution’s extracurricular and community initiatives.
The allocation shows the government’s continued focus on grassroots education development, particularly in technical and vocational schools, which play a critical role in preparing students for Malaysia’s evolving workforce demands. While the RM10,000 is modest compared to larger federal education budgets, it signals political support for local school activities that often rely on parental and community contributions.
Nancy Shukri made the announcement during the ceremony, where she also commended the school’s achievements.
According to the New Sarawak Tribune, she stated: “I am delighted to announce an allocation of RM10,000 to the PTA to support their activities, including student welfare programs, sports events, and educational workshops.” The funds will be disbursed directly to the PTA to manage as they see fit, aligning with the ministry’s broader push to empower school communities in planning and executing developmental projects.
The ceremony, held at Sekolah Menengah Teknik Sejingkat, also recognized outstanding students for their academic and extracurricular excellence. While no specific details were provided on the number of awardees or the criteria for selection, the event highlighted the school’s role in nurturing technical skills amid Sarawak’s push for industrial and agricultural growth.
The RM10,000 allocation follows similar initiatives by state and federal representatives to bolster rural education infrastructure, though the exact timeline for fund utilization remains at the discretion of the PTA.
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