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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a substantial 50% increase in school maintenance funding for 2027, raising the allocation from RM1 billion to RM1.5 billion. The initiative will encompass all school categories nationwide.
The Malaysian government has greenlit RM160.82 million for 92 mosque construction projects since 2023, with over half already finished. The initiative reflects growing demands from expanding Muslim communities across the nation.
The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives is conducting a two-month nationwide consultation to gather proposals from MSMEs and cooperatives for the 2027 Budget, using a framework focused on productivity, bureaucratic efficiency, and market access.
The Malaysian Education Ministry has earmarked RM4.6 billion for rehabilitating deteriorating schools across Sabah through 2026, representing a major investment in the state's educational infrastructure under the MADANI Government framework.
Malaysia's government is evaluating proposals for a dedicated federal budget fund and tax incentives to strengthen animal welfare NGOs and lighten the financial load on pet owners across the country.