Lifts in Schools

Debated in Parliament on 3 Apr 2017.

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Mr Zainal Sapari asked about the number of government schools with lifts and plans for barrier-free access for all.
The Ministry of Education installs lifts in new schools and during major upgrades of existing ones.
Currently, about 70% of government primary and secondary schools have lifts.
The remaining schools will be equipped with lifts when they undergo major upgrading.

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Zainal Sapari

Mr Zainal Sapari asked the Minister for Education (Schools) (a) what is the current number of Government primary and secondary schools with lifts; and (b) whether there are plans to install lifts in all schools for barrier-free access for staff, outsourced workers and vendors.

Ng Chee Meng

The Ministry of Education includes barrier-free accessibility enhancements, including lifts, whenever new schools are built or existing schools undergo major upgrading. About 70% of our Government primary and secondary schools are currently fitted with lifts. The remaining schools will be provided with lifts when they undergo major upgrading.

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Lifts in Schools

Debated in Parliament on 3 Apr 2017.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Mr Zainal Sapari asked about the number of government schools with lifts and plans for barrier-free access for all.
The Ministry of Education installs lifts in new schools and during major upgrades of existing ones.
Currently, about 70% of government primary and secondary schools have lifts.
The remaining schools will be equipped with lifts when they undergo major upgrading.

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Zainal Sapari

Ng Chee Meng

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Lifts in Schools

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Zainal Sapari

Ng Chee Meng

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