PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry will organise the KPM Education Roadshow at 12 locations nationwide to reach out to parents, teachers, students and other stakeholders.
The 12 places are in Kedah, Terengganu, Malacca, Selangor, Johor, Negri Sembilan, Kelantan, Perak, Pahang, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak.
The ministry's corporate communications head Hazran Mohamed said about 35 education divisions and agencies will take part in the roadshow, which will feature exhibition, counselling service, showcase on the students' achievement and dialogue session.
"We have started the roadshow in Kedah on Feb 24 and 25. The roadshow received positive feedback and attracted about 1,500 visitors including parents and teachers.
"Our next roadshow will be conducted in Terengganu this Saturday and Sunday. We are targeting the participation of 1,500 parents and teachers in this programme.
The programme will include a quiz show, talent contest, colouring contest and singing competition, among others.
Hazran said Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid is expected to launch the roadshow in Terengganu and join in a dialogue session with teachers, parents and students.
He added that the roadshow is aimed at delivering touch points directly and effectively to the public and spread latest information from the education departments and divisions.
"The roadshow also serves a platform for parents, teachers and students to ask questions and raise any issues on relevant matters. We also have exhibitions and showcases that display the achievements and successes of the students, schools and parent-teacher associations.
"There will also be a section where visitors can give their opinion and aspirations on the National Transformation 50 (TN50)," he said.
The roadshow in Malacca will be held from April 6 to 9, Selangor (April 22 to 23); Johor (May 14 to 16), Negri Sembilan (July 8 to 9), Kelantan (July 28 to 29), Sabah (Aug 26 to 27), Sarawak (September 16 to 17), Perak (Sep 30 to Oct 1), Pahang (Oct 14 to 15) and Penang (Nov 4 to 5).
The roadshow will run from 10am to 10pm.