General : Govt To Continue Strengthening Islamic Education In Kelantan - Anwar
KOTA BHARU, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to strengthen the development of Islamic education in Kelantan through continuous financial assistance, infrastructure upgrades and the empowerment of traditional educational institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KOTA BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will continue to bolster Islamic education in Kelantan through financial aid, infrastructure upgrades, and support for traditional religious studies. During his visit to Kelantan, Anwar highlighted various initiatives aimed at providing adequate support to Islamic educational institutions, including religious schools and pondok institutions.
He emphasized the government's responsibility to make the most of the trust placed in it to ensure the benefits of development reach all individuals, irrespective of their background. In 2025, the government allocated an additional RM9.36 million to 23 Islamic educational institutions in Kelantan, while approving RM6.62 million for 42 more institutions this year.
Anwar, mindful of the trust in his position, expressed his commitment to being a fair and wise leader for Muslims, striving to elevate the status of the people and the nation.
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