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The Sun
8 minutes ago
- Business
- The Sun
KPKT disburses RM89.7 mil to non-Muslim houses of worship
PETALING JAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has allocated a total RM89.7 million over the past two years to 766 Rumah Ibadat Bukan Islam (RIBI), including temples, shrines and churches, to promote unity and harmony in Malaysia's multiracial society. During the Dewan Rakyat's question-and-answer session today, its minister Nga Kor Ming said from the total, RM40.8 million (RM40,769,025.54) has been disbursed to 336 RIBI this year, representing 81.5% of the RM50 million annual allocation announced under Budget 2025. 'The funding is provided under the RIBI maintenance initiative to cover repair, renovation, maintenance, and emergency works, subject to eligibility guidelines. The remaining allocation will be optimised by the end of August. 'Harmony and unity in a multiracial society are key to our nation's success. The MADANI Government celebrates cultural and religious diversity as a mark of respect for universal human values.' He added that while Islam is the religion of the Federation, in line with the principle of 'leaving no one behind', the Madani government also provides allocations for the upkeep of RIBI nationwide according to their needs. 'The initiative has received overwhelming response, with nearly 2,400 applications amounting to RM409 million since 2024. 'As KPKT is allocated RM50 million annually, any additional funding will depend on the government's fiscal capacity.' Nga said the ministry also monitors progress through monthly reports, which must be submitted by the 15th of the following month. Applications can be made online via and must include supporting documents such as proof of registration under a legal entity, a bank account confirmation letter, land status documents, and a detailed cost estimate not exceeding RM250,000. 'Final reports with before-and-after photos are reviewed by the Monitoring and Evaluation Team and presented at the National RIBI Maintenance Initiative Taskforce Meeting,' Nga added.
The Sun
37 minutes ago
- Business
- The Sun
KPKT disburses RM89.7mil to non-Muslim houses of worship
PETALING JAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has allocated a total RM89.7 million over the past two years to 766 Rumah Ibadat Bukan Islam (RIBI), including temples, shrines and churches, to promote unity and harmony in Malaysia's multiracial society. During the Dewan Rakyat's question-and-answer session today, its minister Nga Kor Ming said from the total, RM40.8 million (RM40,769,025.54) has been disbursed to 336 RIBI this year, representing 81.5% of the RM50 million annual allocation announced under Budget 2025. 'The funding is provided under the RIBI maintenance initiative to cover repair, renovation, maintenance, and emergency works, subject to eligibility guidelines. The remaining allocation will be optimised by the end of August. 'Harmony and unity in a multiracial society are key to our nation's success. The MADANI Government celebrates cultural and religious diversity as a mark of respect for universal human values.' He added that while Islam is the religion of the Federation, in line with the principle of 'leaving no one behind', the Madani government also provides allocations for the upkeep of RIBI nationwide according to their needs. 'The initiative has received overwhelming response, with nearly 2,400 applications amounting to RM409 million since 2024. 'As KPKT is allocated RM50 million annually, any additional funding will depend on the government's fiscal capacity.' Nga said the ministry also monitors progress through monthly reports, which must be submitted by the 15th of the following month. Applications can be made online via and must include supporting documents such as proof of registration under a legal entity, a bank account confirmation letter, land status documents, and a detailed cost estimate not exceeding RM250,000. 'Final reports with before-and-after photos are reviewed by the Monitoring and Evaluation Team and presented at the National RIBI Maintenance Initiative Taskforce Meeting,' Nga added.
Malaysiakini
an hour ago
- Health
- Malaysiakini
RM40b for healthcare reform under 13MP
The federal government has allocated RM40 billion under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026 to 2030 to implement wide-ranging reforms in the healthcare sector, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced today. He said the healthcare reform agenda is a vital government initiative to ensure sustainable health financing while expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare services for...
The Sun
2 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
13MP: Govt expands health tax to curb NCDs
PETALING JAYA: The government will expand its pro-health tax policy beyond sugar to include tobacco, vape, and alcohol products in a move aimed at curbing the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promoting behavioural change among Malaysians. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in tabling the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in Parliament today, said the growing burden of NCDs must be addressed decisively. He stressed that the expansion of these taxes is not just a revenue-generating measure but a public health intervention. 'We must be firm in addressing health risks. Pro-health taxes will be expanded from sugar to products such as tobacco, vape, and alcohol – not merely to raise revenue, but to encourage behavioural change and curb the rising rate of NCDs, which is becoming increasingly alarming,' Anwar said. He said healthcare remains one of the government's top priorities, especially as the public health system faces mounting pressure from medical inflation, the spread of both communicable and non-communicable diseases, and an ageing population. The healthcare sector will receive a total allocation of RM40 billion under the plan, with a strong focus on reducing out-of-pocket medical expenses for Malaysians and improving access to quality, affordable care. The Madani Medical Scheme is among the flagship initiatives to expand healthcare coverage and ensure that no Malaysian is left behind in receiving proper treatment. To address infrastructure needs, more hospitals and clinics will be constructed or upgraded, including major new facilities in Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Kedah, Sabah and Sarawak. Anwar said the government is also committed to enhancing its healthcare workforce, with a national framework to be introduced to address talent development, licensing, recruitment and retention in the sector. He added that digitalisation will be a key pillar of reform, with improvements to health record management aimed at strengthening interoperability across healthcare facilities and supporting the development of AI-powered health analytics to improve overall service delivery.
Barnama
2 hours ago
- Health
- Barnama
RM40 Billion For Healthcare Reform Under 13MP
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The federal government has allocated RM40 billion under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026 to 2030 to implement wide-ranging reforms in the healthcare sector, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. He said the healthcare reform agenda is a vital government initiative to ensure sustainable health financing while expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare services for all Malaysians, which is also aimed at increasing service options for patients without compromising on cost or quality. To strengthen medical supply security, Anwar said domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing would be encouraged, while the use of generic medicines in both the public and private sectors would be significantly increased. 'Pro-health taxes will be expanded from sugar to products such as tobacco, vape and alcohol, not just for revenue but to encourage behavioural change and curb the increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which is increasingly worrying,' he said when tabling the 13MP themed 'Melakar Semula Pembangunan' (Redesigning Development) at the Dewan Rakyat today. Another key objective of the reform, Anwar said, is to reduce the out-of-pocket healthcare expenses borne by citizens. Under the 13MP, more hospitals and clinics - including those in dilapidated condition - will be built or upgraded to improve healthcare delivery nationwide. Major projects slated for development include Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar 2 in Seremban, Hospital Sultanah Aminah 2 in Johor Bahru, the Northern Region Cancer Centre in Sungai Petani, the Sabah Heart Centre at Hospital Queen Elizabeth II in Kota Kinabalu, and the Sarawak Cancer Centre. To address long-standing workforce challenges, the government will also introduce a national framework for health sector talent development. 'This includes initiatives covering pre-service training, licensing, recruitment, placement, and career development, all aimed at retaining and nurturing skilled professionals in the healthcare system,' Anwar said. Anwar also announced that health record management will be strengthened as part of the core strategy for digitising Malaysia's healthcare infrastructure, which will enhance interoperability between healthcare facilities and enable seamless patient data access.
