Candidate Chan Foong Hin from Pakatan Harapan has pledged to provide free boat transportation for students commuting to schools on Pulau Gaya. He also defended a newly approved 260 million ringgit project to build a consolidated education complex on the island, stating it is essential for a community that has been historically overlooked.
Chan explained that the new complex would replace the current over-water schools, which are frequently damaged by storms and coastal erosion. He expressed dismay at criticisms over the project's cost, emphasizing that a government cannot deny students their right to access education and that the investment is justified. The initiative aims to create a safer learning environment and alleviate the financial burden on families.
Chan explained that the new complex would replace the current over-water schools, which are frequently damaged by storms and coastal erosion. He expressed dismay at criticisms over the project's cost, emphasizing that a government cannot deny students their right to access education and that the investment is justified. The initiative aims to create a safer learning environment and alleviate the financial burden on families.
