“These children currently have to travel some 15km from their homes to their respective schools. With SJKC Poay Chai opening soon, it will shorten travelling distance as it is nearer to their homes.

State Education director Datuk Raisin Saidin said six schools have been ordered to close in Penampang, namely SK Sugut, SM St Michael, SK St Theresa Inobong, SK Kibabaig, SK St Joseph and SJKC Yue ...