KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The federal government today announced an increase in allocations for the maintenance of Chinese New Villages and non-Muslim houses of worship from 2027 onwards.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the allocation for infrastructure upgrades in Chinese New Villages will be increased to more than RM100 million, including repairs and rebuilding of ageing facilities.

“Meanwhile, funding for the maintenance of registered non-Muslim houses of worship will also be increased to RM80 million,” he said during the tabling of Budget 2027 at the Dewan Rakyat here today.

Separately, Anwar said the ongoing Kampung Angkat Madani and Sekolah Angkat Madani initiatives have benefitted nearly 500 villages and 1,700 schools nationwide since 2024.