Aidilfitri Madani events cost RM10mil
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pic) said the celebrations last year cost RM10,050,196.66 in total – averaging RM1.43mil per state – while this year's events amounted to RM10,928,222.53, or roughly RM1.56mil per location.
The Aidilfitri events have been held on a broader scale nationwide since 2023, compared with the 2022 open house which was limited to the Klang Valley and incurred a higher cost of RM11mil, he said.
Fadillah said no financial contributions were received from the private sector or government-linked companies for the 2024 and 2025 celebrations, adding that all expenses were fully borne by the Federal Government as part of its social investment under the Malaysia Madani framework.
'These programmes aim to strengthen ties between the government and the people and to foster a spirit of unity and inclusiveness,' he said in a written reply to Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (PN–Kuala Krai), who wanted a breakdown of expenses for the Aidilfitri events.
Fadillah explained that the events served not only as festive gatherings but also as platforms to promote national unity, harmony and cross-cultural understanding.
As large-scale events held across multiple states, the celebrations required spending on logistics, open-access public feasts and promotional activities to encourage widespread community participation.
'All expenditure was managed prudently and transparently in line with existing financial procedures,' he added.
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