Miri Chinese Primary School has received an allocation of RM500,000 from Sarawak Deputy Minister for Tourism, Datuk Sebastian Ting, to upgrade its school hall, including structural strengthening works and the installation of a full covering system to address long standing safety and hygiene concerns.

The project is being implemented under the Rural Transformation Programme.

Ting’s personal assistant Chai Kah Frung recently visited the school together with officers from the Miri Public Works Department to inspect the site and discuss the proposed improvement works.

Chai said the school hall is large in size but has not been properly maintained over the years. Parts of the roofing mesh are severely corroded and have begun to fall off, creating safety risks.

He added that due to the open design of the hall, there are multiple gaps between the roof and ceiling, allowing birds to enter freely. School workers are required to carry out daily cleaning in the early morning, which places a heavy burden on maintenance and affects the cleanliness of the school environment.

He explained that the planned works will include a complete enclosed roofing system to fully prevent birds from entering. The project will also strengthen and improve the existing structure while enhancing the overall safety and condition of the facility.

Chai added that the project is currently awaiting a detailed cost assessment from the Public Works Department. He expressed hope that the tender process can be completed within the year so that construction can begin as soon as possible.

He also noted that the school hopes any remaining funds can be used to improve the drainage system, including repairing cracks in existing drains to prevent future settlement issues and ensure long term stability of the infrastructure.

During the visit, Chai also inspected a RM100,000 upgrading project completed in 2024 under the Rural Transformation Programme. The earlier works included installing safety railings on a school building to improve campus safety, as well as repairing insulation materials in the hall roof that had come loose, helping to improve indoor thermal comfort.

He stressed that Ting will continue to prioritise improvements to school infrastructure, with the aim of providing a safe and comfortable learning environment for students while ensuring public facilities deliver long term benefits to the school community.

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