Community Urges Action to Rebuild Tamil School in Kuantan
By Loshinniy Nair S. Baskaran,
Kuala Lumpur, 15th August 2024 – The Tamil community in Kuantan is actively advocating for the rebuilding of SJKT Ladang Jeram, a Tamil school that has been struggling for years due to a lack of proper facilities.
The school’s existing wooden structure is over 80 years old and severely deteriorated, leading to safety concerns. Despite previous promises by the government to upgrade the school, progress has been slow, with only temporary solutions provided.
The community is now pressing for a permanent solution, highlighting the critical need for a modern school building to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for the students. The school plays a vital role in preserving the Tamil language and culture in the area, and its condition has affected not only education but also the community’s morale.
Efforts have been made to raise awareness, with local leaders and parents calling for immediate action. They stress that the school’s state is a reflection of the broader neglect faced by Tamil schools in the country.
The community hopes that their efforts will lead to the government’s fulfillment of its promises and the eventual reconstruction of the school, ensuring that future generations can learn and thrive in a safe environment. The push for rebuilding SJKT Ladang Jeram is seen as a crucial step in empowering the local Tamil community and rebuilding lives through education, as stated in the Star
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