Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government has committed RM200 million over four years for maintaining non-Muslim houses of worship nationwide, reflecting the MADANI government's pledge to support all communities equitably.
Malaysia is raising annual funding for 8,615 neighbourhood watch groups (KRT) from RM6,000 to RM10,000 starting January 2027, aiming to expand community programmes and strengthen local unity efforts across the nation.
The Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (MITRA) has announced six new initiatives worth RM65.5 million targeting grassroots development of the Indian community across all 80 parliamentary constituencies, backed by increased annual funding of RM150 million.