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Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Ministry has channelled RM200 million since 2023 to maintain non-Muslim houses of worship nationwide, reflecting the government's pledge to serve all communities equitably.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved a significant boost to grassroots community policing, increasing annual funding for Neighbourhood Watch Areas (KRT) to RM10,000 from RM6,000, with disbursements beginning January 2027.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has allocated an additional RM1 million to the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare fund and extended the Media Innovation Fund, drawing praise from industry leaders who see it as vital support for media sustainability.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to expand Malaysia's Media Innovation Fund, which has already distributed RM24.57 million to 72 media companies since its launch, with further funding increases planned.
The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has allocated RM100,000 to upgrade SK Bendang Kering in Kuala Kangsar under its school adoption programme, with funding directed towards infrastructure and educational improvements.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced RM10,000 contributions to state media clubs affiliated with the Malaysian Media Clubs Association, plus RM30,000 to GKMM itself for journalist welfare initiatives.