Kota Bharu:The government has allocated RM2.5 million to provide dialysis facilities at selected mosques in Kelantan in collaboration with Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (YWM) and Radicare.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the initiative aims to improve access to treatment for rural kidney patients who often have to travel long distances for dialysis. The initiative involves using mosques as dialysis centers, thereby expanding their role in serving local communities.

The Prime Minister announced this development during the Sebarkan Salam@Kota Bharu Berselawat program at the grounds of Masjid Muhammadi. He emphasized the partnership with Radicare to make dialysis services more accessible to villagers.

Additionally, Anwar revealed that RM645,000 has been allocated through YWM for water waqf projects and solar installations at selected mosques experiencing shortages of basic amenities. He also announced a special allocation of RM500,000 for maintenance and upgrades, including hostel facilities, at Sekolah Menengah Ugama Darul Ulum Al-Muhammadiyyah in Padang Kolam.