It is a tiring and treacherous journey that Hariyadi, 10, has to endure to attend school in Pulau Balambangan here. The distance between Kampung Koksimpul and SK Pulau Balambangan is 6km, a gruelling two-hour walk. Representatives from SK Pulau Balambangan and Petronas touring the proposed site for new dormitories at SK Pulau Balambangan, Kudat, recently. Dubbed the “Rural Daily Hostel” project, Petronas will build dormitories for students in SK Pulau Balambangan and SK Orang Kaya Muda Pakeri in Paloh in Sarawak. The building at SK Pulau Balambangan will house 120 pupils (60 boys and 60 girls), with facilities including a cafeteria, surau and medical room.

Source: New Strait Times October 19, 2017 00:00 UTC