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New Straits Times
18-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Govt allocates over RM146mil for infrastructure projects in Kelantan
KOTA BARU: The Housing and Local Government Ministry has approved RM146.22 million for 24 infrastructure development and repair projects in Kelantan this year. Minister Nga Kor Ming said the allocation was approved under the Fifth Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan for 2025, with projects to be implemented through eight agencies under the ministry. "Among the key projects is the construction of 855 Rumah Mesra Rakyat units worth RM69.37 million in 14 parliamentary constituencies," he told reporters after visiting a home repair programme in Kampung Penambang, here today. He said the Local Government Department has been allocated RM30.58 million for 95 projects, including slope repairs and the construction of Pasar Siti Hajar in Pasir Puteh, Pasar Besar Kuala Krai, and stalls at Pantai Cahaya Bulan. Under the Community Wellbeing Division, RM13.95 million has been set aside for the repair of 389 homes and the construction of 27 new units in urban areas. Nga said RM12.7 million will be used for the development of People's Housing Projects in Pasir Mas, Ayer Lanas (Jeli), Batang Merbau (Tanah Merah) and the Residensi Rakyat Programme in Kadok (Kota Baru). The National Landscape Department will receive RM10.95 million for park upgrades in Pasir Puteh and Kota Bharu, as well as a landscape master plan study in Machang. In addition, RM2.7 million has been allocated for the maintenance of low-cost stratified housing, and RM1.5 million for the construction of an engineering workshop for the Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department. Meanwhile, Nga said over RM1 million in financial aid has been approved for 10 non-Islamic houses of worship (RIBI) in Kelantan as of July 7. "The ministry has been tasked with implementing the RIBI Maintenance Initiative nationwide under Budget 2025. "A total of RM50 million has been allocated for maintenance and repair works at houses of worship nationwide, to ensure greater comfort for devotees," he said during the RIBI allocation handover ceremony at St. Martin's Church here. He said the increased allocation reflects the Madani government's commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that no one is left behind, including communities in Kelantan. – Bernama
Borneo Post
11-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Govt allocates RM50 mln to maintain non-Islamic places of worship
Nga (seated centre) with the recipients of the allocation at the grant presentation ceremony at the Basel Christian Church of Malaysia in Petagas today. – Bernama photo KOTA KINABALU (July 11): The federal government has allocated RM50 million this year to help maintain and upgrade non-Islamic places of worship (RIBI) nationwide, as part of efforts to support religious harmony and improve worship facilities. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the initiative, introduced under the 2025 Budget, aims to ensure that temples, churches and similar sites remain well-maintained and comfortable for worshippers. Speaking at a grant presentation ceremony at the Basel Christian Church of Malaysia in Petagas, Nga said that as of July 7, RM2.7 million had been approved for 15 RIBI organisations in Sabah, with several other applications still under review. 'I understand that several applications are still being processed and I hope more will be submitted,' he said, adding that the ministry approved RM4.81 million last year for 35 RIBI nationwide to carry out similar works. Nga reaffirmed the government's commitment to preserving Malaysia's multi-faith society, assuring that the initiative would be implemented in a professional, efficient and transparent manner. 'No one will be left behind. The goal is to ensure these funds are distributed fairly and equitably to those who need them the most,' he said. – Bernama
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Govt allocates RM50m for non-Islamic worship places maintenance
KOTA KINABALU: The federal government has allocated RM50 million this year to help maintain and upgrade non-Islamic places of worship (RIBI) nationwide, as part of efforts to support religious harmony and improve worship facilities. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the initiative, introduced under the 2025 Budget, aims to ensure that temples, churches and similar sites remain well-maintained and comfortable for worshippers. Speaking at a grant presentation ceremony at the Basel Christian Church of Malaysia in Petagas, Nga said that as of July 7, RM2.7 million had been approved for 15 RIBI organisations in Sabah, with several other applications still under review. 'I understand that several applications are still being processed and I hope more will be submitted,' he said, adding that the ministry approved RM4.81 million last year for 35 RIBI nationwide to carry out similar works. Nga reaffirmed the government's commitment to preserving Malaysia's multi-faith society, assuring that the initiative would be implemented in a professional, efficient and transparent manner. 'No one will be left behind. The goal is to ensure these funds are distributed fairly and equitably to those who need them the most,' he said. - Bernama
Malay Mail
11-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
‘No one will be left behind': Putrajaya sets aside RM50m for churches, temples nationwide to preserve religious harmony
KOTA KINABALU, July 11 — The federal government has allocated RM50 million this year to help maintain and upgrade non-Islamic places of worship (RIBI) nationwide, as part of efforts to support religious harmony and improve worship facilities. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said the initiative, introduced under the 2025 Budget, aims to ensure that temples, churches and similar sites remain well-maintained and comfortable for worshippers. Speaking at a grant presentation ceremony at the Basel Christian Church of Malaysia in Petagas, Nga said that as of July 7, RM2.7 million had been approved for 15 RIBI organisations in Sabah, with several other applications still under review. 'I understand that several applications are still being processed and I hope more will be submitted,' he said, adding that the ministry approved RM4.81 million last year for 35 RIBI nationwide to carry out similar works. Nga reaffirmed the government's commitment to preserving Malaysia's multi-faith society, assuring that the initiative would be implemented in a professional, efficient and transparent manner. 'No one will be left behind. The goal is to ensure these funds are distributed fairly and equitably to those who need them the most,' he said. — Bernama
The Star
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Govt allocates RM50mil to maintain non-Islamic places of worship
KOTA KINABALU: The federal government has allocated RM50mil in 2025 to help maintain and upgrade non-Islamic places of worship (RIBI) nationwide, as part of efforts to support religious harmony and improve worship facilities. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming ( pic ) said the initiative, introduced under the 2025 Budget, aims to ensure that temples, churches and similar sites remain well-maintained and comfortable for worshippers. Speaking at a grant presentation ceremony at the Basel Christian Church of Malaysia in Petagas, Nga said that as of Monday (July 7), RM2.7mil had been approved for 15 RIBI organisations in Sabah, with several other applications still under review. "I understand that several applications are still being processed and I hope more will be submitted," he said, adding that the ministry approved RM4.81mil last year for 35 RIBI nationwide to carry out similar works. Nga reaffirmed the government's commitment to preserving Malaysia's multi-faith society, assuring that the initiative would be implemented in a professional, efficient and transparent manner. "No one will be left behind. The goal is to ensure these funds are distributed fairly and equitably to those who need them the most," he said. - Bernama Sabah, RIBI, Places Of Worship, Financial Aid, Nga Kor Ming, Housing and Local Government Ministry
