When will Chinese primary schools receive their RM50 million allocation?

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Chinese Primary Schools to Receive RM50 Million Allocation Post-January 19

Chinese primary schools are expected to receive their RM50 million allocation from Budget 2016 approximately two weeks after January 19. The funds will be transferred to the Education Ministry by January 19, after which the disbursement to the 834 affected schools will commence.
Funding Transfer to Education Ministry

The RM50 million allocated for Chinese primary schools under Budget 2016 is scheduled to be transferred to the Ministry of Education by January 19. This timeframe was communicated by Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, a minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.
Disbursement to Schools

Following the Ministry of Education's receipt of the funds by January 19, the RM50 million will be disbursed to the 834 Chinese primary schools. This distribution process is anticipated to take about two weeks to complete.
Addressing Concerns Over Delays

Concerns had been raised by Chinese-language newspapers prior to Christmas last year regarding the delayed disbursement of funds needed for maintenance works at vernacular primary schools. Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid had previously acknowledged a "slight shortage" in the school allocation for the year, but assured that the issue would be resolved.

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