KUCHING: Kota Sentosa state assemblyman Wilfred Yap presented a RM20,000 Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant to SJK Chung Hua Stampin, Sungai Tapang, to assist with the school’s building fund and infrastructure upgrades.
In addition to the cheque, he personally donated a new canopy worth RM850 to replace one that was recently damaged in a storm.
Looking back, Yap said in 2023, he channelled RM40,000 in MRP funds to the school, of which RM30,000 was used for minor repairs and student activities, while RM10,000 went towards the building fund to support the construction of new classrooms and facilities.
Under the 2024 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), he also secured RM50,000 for the construction of a waiting hut, fence repairs, and upgrades to other school amenities—projects that have helped improve the learning environment and safety for both students and teachers.
To support digital education, a previous MRP allocation of RM10,000 in 2022 was used to purchase computer visualisers and related tools for five classrooms, allowing the school to better integrate technology into its teaching.
He said today’s RM20,000 grant and canopy donation reflect his commitment not just to long-term development but also to the school’s immediate needs.
Yap said he remained committed to making full use of available government resources such as the MRP and RTP to uplift the education sector and improve the wellbeing of the Kota Sentosa community.
By Connie Chieng