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The Star
06-08-2025
- Business
- The Star
Aidilfitri Madani events cost RM10mil, Parliament told
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Government spent over RM10mil each year on the Aidilfitri Madani celebrations held across seven states in 2024 and 2025, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. In a parliamentary written reply dated Aug 5, Fadillah said the 2024 celebrations cost RM10,050,196.66 in total — averaging RM1.43mil per state — while the 2025 events amounted to RM10,928,222.53, or roughly RM1.56mil per location. The Aidilfitri Madani events have been held on a broader scale nationwide since 2023, compared to the 2022 open house, which was limited to the Klang Valley and incurred a higher cost of RM11mil. Fadillah also confirmed that no financial contributions were received from the private sector or government-linked companies (GLCs) for the 2024 and 2025 celebrations. 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 response to Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (PN–Kuala Krai), who had requested a breakdown of spending for the Aidilfitri Madani events, including logistics, catering, promotions, and private sector involvement. Fadillah explained that the events serve 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 essentials such as 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 said.
New Straits Times
05-08-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Govt spent RM21mil on Madani Raya Celebrations in 2024, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government spent over RM21 million on organising Madani Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations in 2024 and 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said all costs were fully borne by the federal government as part of its social investment to strengthen public engagement and reinforce the spirit of unity in the Madani framework. He said no financial contributions were received from private entities or government-linked companies (GLCs) for the festivities in either year. "The actual expenditure for the 2024 Madani Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations held in seven states was RM10,050,196.66, with an average of RM1,435,742.38 per state. "For 2025, the total expenditure across seven locations is RM10,928,222.53, averaging RM1,561,174.65 per location," he said. He said this in response to Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (PN–Kuala Krai) on the expenditure for each open house and Madani Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration programme organised by the government. He said the costs covered essential items such as logistics, public catering and promotional efforts to ensure wide community participation, especially as the events were held on a large scale across multiple states. He said that starting from 2023, the open house celebrations had been expanded nationwide. In contrast, the 2022 event was limited to attendees in the Klang Valley, yet incurred a higher cost of RM11 million. "The open house was part of the government's efforts to strengthen the relationship between the people and leaders through an inclusive, people-friendly approach that reaches all levels of society. "These events are not merely festive celebrations but serve as important platforms to foster national unity, promote harmony and encourage interaction and mutual understanding among Malaysia's multiracial society," he said.
