Budget 2027: Allocation for non-Muslim houses of worship rises to RM80 million

KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Oct: Allocation for the maintenance of registered non-Muslim mosques nationwide increased to RM80 million in Budget 2027 from RM50 million last year.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the allocation was to finance the repair and maintenance work of multi-ethnic community houses of worship, including in Sabah and Sarawak.

In related developments, Anwar said that the MADANI Upgrading Village and MADANI Upgrading Schools initiative has taken advantage of nearly 500 villages and 1,700 schools since 2024.

"For next year, the government will implement MADANI Lift Community with an allocation of RM50 million.

"Meeting this time forHelpcity council community", he said when presenting Budget 2027 in the Lok Sabha today.

He further said that the highest management of ministries and agencies will be given responsibility for leading the initiative, with the involvement of universities as well as institutions of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to offer necessary skills to the people of PPR.

"We will also provide shared kitchens, business equipment and training to increase the incomes of the population", he said.

In addition, Anwar said, the allocation for infrastructure repair in Kampung Baru China was increased to over RM100 million, including for restoration and reconstruction of uzur infrastructure. -TVS