{
  "id": 4132592,
  "title": "Anwar approves another RM4.6mil for Islamic institutions in Penang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/anwar-approves-another-rm4-6mil-for-islamic-institutions-in-penang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T06:34:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/29/anwar-approves-another-rm4-6mil-for-islamic-institutions-in-penang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently approved an additional RM4.6 million to upgrade basic infrastructure at 27 Islamic educational institutions across Penang. This allocation represents an increase from the RM2.11 million provided in the previous year for similar upgrades at 11 institutions.\n\nThe extra funding will be utilized for various upgrading works at the institutions, which encompass madrasahs, schools, and tahfiz academies. Speaking at an event at Masjid Al-Muhajidin in Permatang Pauh, Anwar emphasized that the allocation would cover construction projects such as new kindergarten buildings, as well as improvements to existing madrasahs, schools, and tahfiz academies.\n\nThe Prime Minister reiterated the government's commitment to strengthening religious education facilities in the country, particularly for these religious schools and Islamic educational institutions. Anwar also touched upon the importance of integrating technological advancements, including artificial intelligence (AI), into Quranic and Islamic studies while ensuring that such technology is guided by strong moral principles. He stressed that technology should not be utilized merely to enhance talent and understanding without proper values and morality.\n\nFurthermore, the Prime Minister encouraged the public to leverage the freedoms available in the country to organize more religious programs aimed at deepening the understanding and appreciation of Islam. He encouraged the continuous holding of Quran classes and religious talks to foster a deeper comprehension and admiration for the true teachings of Islam.",
  "summary": "The prime minister says it will be used to upgrade basic infrastructure at 27 Islamic educational institutions, including madrasahs, schools and tahfiz academies.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Anwar Approves Additional RM4.6 Mln For 27 Islamic Institutions In Penang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/general-anwar-approves-additional-rm4-6-mln-for-27-islamic",
        "published": "2026-08-29T04:40:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}