Petagas: The federal government has allocated RM50 million this year to help maintain and upgrade non-Islamic places of worship (RIBI) nationwide, as part of efforts to support religious harmony and improve worship facilities. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming announced this initiative under the 2025 Budget, emphasizing the importance of keeping temples, churches, and similar sites well-maintained and comfortable for worshippers.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, during a grant presentation ceremony at the Basel Christian Church of Malaysia in Petagas, Minister Nga Kor Ming highlighted that as of July 7, RM2.7 million had been approved for 15 RIBI organizations in Sabah, with several other applications still under review. He encouraged more applications to be submitted, noting that the ministry had approved RM4.81 million last year for 35 RIBI nationwide to carry out similar works.

Minister Nga reaffirmed the government's commitment to preserving Malaysia's multi-faith society, assuring that the initiative would be implemented in a professional, efficient, and transparent manner. He emphasized that no one would be left behind and that the funds would be distributed fairly and equitably to those most in need.