Executive Summary
On 28 January 2026, one mention of Tamil schools occurred in the Dewan Rakyat. Tuan Sanisvara Nethaji Rayer a/l Rajaji, Member of Parliament for Jelutong, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim for the government's allocation of RM50 million to Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) SJK(T) and RM80 million to Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) (SJK(C)), also noting the increasing popularity of vernacular schools.
Details
Tuan Sanisvara Nethaji Rayer a/l Rajaji (Jelutong) advocated for vernacular education by thanking Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim for the government's financial support. He specifically acknowledged the allocation of RM50 million for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) SJK(T) and RM80 million for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) (SJK(C)). The Member of Parliament also highlighted the growing popularity of vernacular schools, framing the government's open approach to funding them as commendable.
Verbatim Quotes
"ada masa yang sama sikap dan pendekatan Yang Amat Berhormat PMX, sikap terbuka Yang Amat Berhormat PMX di dalam memberikan peruntukan RM80 juta untuk Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina dan RM50 juta untuk Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil adalah sesuatu yang perlu saya ucapkan penghargaan dan terima kasih."
— Tuan Sanisvara Nethaji Rayer a/l Rajaji (Jelutong)