Details of aid for Chinese, Tamil schools in 2 weeks
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government would continue to ensure that the needs of all communities and education streams in the country were addressed fairly.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced federal government aid for Chinese- and Tamil-medium schools in about two weeks, according to a speech at a Madani carnival in Melaka today. Speaking at the event, Ibrahim reiterated the government's commitment to fairly address the needs of all communities and education streams in the country, ensuring no group is marginalized. He emphasized that providing assistance to Islamic educational institutions does not imply neglect of vernacular schools.
Ibrahim pointed out that many students in pondok schools and tahfiz institutions had been neglected and received no aid, hence the decision to increase allocations. The assistance and programs for Chinese and Tamil schools are already scheduled, with the announcement set to be made in Kuala Lumpur in two weeks' time.
The prime minister also highlighted the recent strengthening of Islamic educational institutions since the formation of the unity government. When he assumed office in 2022, the government began restoring assistance in 2023 and further increased it in 2024. Ibrahim stated that efforts would be made to upgrade pondok schools and introduce AI and computer training to prevent them from being left behind while other schools, such as Chinese and Tamil institutions, continue to be well-managed.
As part of the aid, a total allocation of RM1.29 million was announced to upgrade infrastructure at 13 Islamic educational institutions in Melaka.
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