Dengkil: The redevelopment project for dilapidated buildings at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Dengkil here is progressing smoothly and is ahead of schedule, with completion expected earlier than originally planned, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Wong stated that the project's physical progress has reached 65.14 percent compared to the original target of about 50 percent in March, placing it 15.14 percent ahead of schedule and approximately 70 days ahead of the contract timeline.
Wong expressed hope in bringing forward the project completion date from the original target of October 12 this year. He mentioned that they are working to accelerate it further to about 90 days ahead, but emphasized the importance of completing the project before the contract period ends.
The RM13.3 million project was approved in 2022 under the Second Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to fully replace the old buildings, which had been classified as dilapidated and unsafe. The project scope includes the construction of two main blocks - an administration block and an academic block housing eight classrooms - as well as a new preschool building with two classrooms and a conducive open hall space.
Once completed, all facilities including desks, chairs, and learning amenities will be fully in place, enabling teaching and learning to be carried out immediately in a more comfortable environment. The overall project also includes the construction of a new sewerage system and basic facilities, including furniture and learning infrastructure.
Wong acknowledged minor issues involving coordination with agencies such as Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) and Air Selangor, but expressed confidence that these can be resolved through close cooperation. He emphasized that student safety remains a priority throughout the project as the school continues to operate with staff and students present during school days.
He observed that safety aspects such as hoarding installation and site management have been well implemented by the contractor and the Public Works Department Malaysia. On the recurring flood issues at the school, he noted that improvements to the internal drainage system are being carried out under the project, while awaiting the implementation of a flood mitigation project by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) at a nearby river.