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Educational funding in Malaysia and Sarawak

Overview

In Malaysia, the federal government has allocated over RM22 million to 309 Islamic educational institutions for maintenance and upgrades through April 2026. Additionally, RM200 million has been earmarked in the 2027 Budget to support People’s Religious Schools, tahfiz institutions, and pondok schools.

In Sarawak, the state government has increased financial assistance to mission schools to RM30 million for 2026. This includes RM20 million for physical development and RM10 million for STEM programs managed under the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). As part of the first phase of the Sarawak Missionary Schools Fund Assistance 2026, approximately RM1.08 million has been distributed to seven missionary schools in northern Sarawak, including institutions under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Miri’s Mission Authority. This funding is intended to improve infrastructure and upgrade facilities in areas such as Miri, Bintulu, Limbang, and Marudi.

Entities

Sarawak · Roman Catholic Diocese of Miri · Unifor · Marhamah Rosli · Department of Islamic Development Malaysia

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Sarawak allocates RM1.08 million to northern schools

    Sarawak has allocated RM1.08 million to schools in northern Sarawak to upgrade educational facilities and infrastructure, part of a larger RM20 million state initiative.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Malaysia allocates funds to Islamic and mission schools

    Malaysia is providing over RM22 million for Islamic school maintenance, while the Sarawak government increases mission school aid to RM30 million for infrastructure and STEM programs.

Sources

berita.rtm.gov.my · dayakdaily.com · sarawakdaily.com · tvsarawak.my