Wan Hashim (centre) and Mohd Faizul (third left) visiting the new preschool building block at SK Patau-Patau. – Bernama photo
LABUAN (Feb 3): The Labuan Education Department will soon have a new purpose-built premise with the upcoming construction of the RM100 million Kompleks Jabatan Pendidikan Labuan. The project, located at Kampung Batu Kalam, is expected to begin at the end of this year.
Datuk Wan Hashim Wan Rahim, the Deputy Secretary General (Planning and Development) of the Ministry of Education (MoE), confirmed that the project was approved under the 12th Malaysia Plan and will be implemented and overseen by the Public Works Department (PWD).
“The construction of this complex is great news for the education staff who have long been operating from rented premises at the Financial Park Complex. Once completed, this new facility will be a source of pride,” said Wan Hashim after attending the completion ceremony of the preschool new block project at SK Patau-Patau earlier Monday.
He said the new complex will be built on the existing land of the Sektor Pembelajaran Jabatan Pendidikan Labuan Bukit Kalam, marking a significant milestone for the local education sector.
The new preschool building block at SK Patau-Patau was completed on schedule at a cost of RM919,098.40.
The fast-track project, executed within 30 weeks, was closely monitored to ensure smooth progress and timely completion.
Labuan Public Works Department (JKR) director Mohd Faizul Mohd Ali Hanapiah said the additional building block was developed using an in-depth in-house design by its architecture team.
“We have designed a facility that caters to preschool children, incorporating child-friendly learning spaces, an eating area, and restrooms,” he told Bernama after handing over the completed project to the Ministry of Education.
Mohd Faizul said the project commenced on May 14, 2024, and was completed on Dec 19, 2024.
He emphasised that the successful completion of the project reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing the education ecosystem.
“We will continue to collaborate with the MoE to provide a conducive learning environment for our children,” he said. – Bernama
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