JOHOR BARU – The Johor government has allocated RM8.88 million to upgrade 1,775 teachers’ rooms in schools statewide as a sign of appreciation to teachers in the state, said Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
He said the move was to ensure the state’s 53,130 teachers have a comfortable and conducive place to rest after teaching in classrooms.
“I am pleased to announce this special assistance for teachers’ rooms statewide to show appreciation for the sacrifices of teachers in Johor. I hope they will make the best use of this allocation.
“Every teachers’ room in schools – national-type Chinese and Tamil schools, religious schools, primary schools and secondary schools – in Johor will receive special assistance of RM5,000 to enliven their rooms and provide comfort to all teachers,” he told reporters after attending the Teachers’ Day celebration and Aidfilfitri gathering at Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar here today.
Also present was Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar principal Ahmad Shakir Jaafar.
At the event, Onn Hafiz also announced an allocation of RM200,000 to Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar to upgrade the school’s hall facilities.
“This school is the oldest school in Johor, which was established in 1914 and has produced many prominent figures who have contributed to the country, especially to Johor. For that reason, we approved an allocation when the principal applied for our help,” he said.
In another development, in a post on his Facebook page, Onn Hafiz said he was appointed as the chairman of the Southeast Johor Development Authority by Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid.
“Alhamdulillah. This is a huge responsibility and trust in an effort to boost rural development for the sake of Bangsa Johor. Insya-Allah, I will do the best I can,” he said. – Bernama, May 16, 2022
