Malaysia is constructing 681 new classroom projects nationwide to accommodate the Year One intake for the 2027 school session. These projects cover 2,102 classrooms with a nationwide cost of RM808 million, including RM668 million allocated for 524 projects in Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, and RM139.5 million for projects in East Malaysia [1, 2, 3, 4].
In Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, the 524 projects will provide 1,780 classrooms across 459 schools. These consist of 1,255 standard classrooms and 525 classrooms under the Special Education Integration Programme (PPKI). Of these projects, 517 have received Letters of Acceptance (LoAs). Three projects have already been completed, with several others in Terengganu—including SK Durian Mas, SK Banggol Peradong, and SK Kampong Tengah—finished ahead of schedule [1, 2, 3, 4].
Selangor leads with 143 projects, all approved. Kedah follows with 93 projects (92 approved), Johor with 47 (45 approved), Terengganu with 45 (all approved), Penang with 30 (all approved), and Perak with 22 (18 approved). Other states with fully approved projects include Pahang (50), Melaka (69), Kelantan (10), Perlis (8), Labuan (3), Kuala Lumpur (2), and Negeri Sembilan (2) [1, 3, 4].
In East Malaysia, Sarawak has 84 projects valued at RM81.5 million to build 210 classrooms, while Sabah has 73 projects worth RM58 million to add 112 classrooms [2].
Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan said the projects use modular building methods and the Industrialised Building System to speed construction and ensure quality [1].
The first completed classroom project was handed over on August 17 at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tok Jembal, Terengganu, in a ceremony officiated by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek [1, 3, 4]. The remaining classroom projects are planned to be completed in stages by December 2026, ahead of the 2027 Year One intake [2].
