{
  "id": 16329345,
  "title": "RM816,112 in Deepavali aid for Teluk Intan students, temples and associations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/rm816-112-in-deepavali-aid-for-teluk-intan-students-temples-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T13:05:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1562686/rm816112-deepavali-aid-teluk-intan-students-temples-and-associations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IPOH: The Malaysian government has distributed RM816,112 in Sumbangan Kasih Madani aid to 450 students from 11 Tamil national-type schools (SJKTs) and temples in Teluk Intan's parliamentary constituency ahead of Deepavali, according to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. The assistance, introduced in 2023, aims to support students, especially those from B40 families, to excel academically and alleviate financial burdens. Out of the total allocation, RM449,600 was given to 450 Indian students from 11 SJKTs, with each student receiving RM1,000. Students taking SPM and STPM exams received additional support ranging from RM1,200 to RM2,000. Additionally, RM153,492 was allocated to Sri Vellai Vinayagar Temple, and RM213,020 to the Dewi Sri Maha Mariamman Devotees Association. Nga emphasized the Madani government's commitment to the welfare of the Indian community, highlighting the importance of fair opportunities for progress and development regardless of race, religion, or background.",
  "summary": "IPOH: A total of RM816,112 in Sumbangan Kasih Madani aid has been distributed to 450 students from 11 Tamil national-type schools (SJKTs), as well as temples and Hindu associations in the Teluk Intan parliamentary constituency, ahead of Deepavali.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : RM816,112 MADANI Aid Channelled To Teluk Intan Students, Temples For DeepavaliÂ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/general-rm816-112-madani-aid-channelled-to-teluk-intan-students",
        "published": "2026-10-24T10:33:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}