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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the MADANI Government's dedication to providing fair educational support across all streams, including Islamic institutions, vernacular schools, and Tamil establishments, while announcing RM1.29 million in allocations for 13 Melaka-based institutions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reassured Orang Asli communities that government funding will continue uninterrupted, rejecting suggestions that allocations depend on election outcomes in the Negeri Sembilan state polls.
Melaka has been awarded RM9.801 million under the 2026 Ecological Fiscal Transfer for Biodiversity Conservation scheme, bolstering the state's environmental protection and sustainability programmes alongside its selection as host for the National Environment Day celebration.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed RM2 million in government funding to the Al-Qaradawi Thought Institute, honouring the legacy of prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Dr Yusuf Al-Qaradawi and supporting research into contemporary Islamic thought.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged RM15.3 million to enhance religious and pondok schools in Perak, reaffirming the Madani government's commitment to strengthening Islamic educational institutions nationwide.
The government has allocated over RM12 million to support the Indian community via early education subsidies for 3,612 children and grants to 168 Hindu temples nationwide, reflecting its commitment to inclusive development.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced RM10 million in additional government funding for a matching grant programme designed to help replace ageing taxis across the country.