MITRA Allocates RM3.28 Million To 164 Indian Community Places Of Worship Nationwide

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 – The MADANI Government, operating through the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (MITRA), has disbursed RM3.28 million in financial assistance to 164 places of worship serving the Indian community across Malaysia under the Dharma MADANI and Harmoni MADANI initiatives.

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan announced the funding during a press conference following the officiation of the Harmoni MADANI and Dharma MADANI events in Putrajaya on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

The federal aid is intended to bolster places of worship as vibrant hubs for local community engagement, spiritual growth, cultural heritage preservation, and youth development.

Minister Ramanan emphasized that the allocation spans multiple faiths, benefiting Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras, and Christian churches serving the Indian population.

“So, RM3.28 million has been channelled, with 69 of the places of worship comprising 57 gurdwaras and 12 churches; and this initiative will continue,” Ramanan highlighted during the media briefing.

Financial Breakdown, Institutional Allocation, and Cumulative Impact

Key operational details, institutional funding distributions, and overall project totals include:

• Harmoni MADANI Series 1 Allocation: Under Series 1 of the Harmoni MADANI initiative, RM1.38 million was disbursed to 69 places of worship—comprising 57 gurdwaras and 12 churches—with each institution receiving RM20,000.
• Dharma MADANI Phase 2 Disbursement: A total of RM1.9 million was approved for 95 Hindu temples under Phase 2 of the Dharma MADANI Programme.
• Cumulative Dharma MADANI Funding: The latest disbursement raises total funding under the Dharma MADANI initiative to RM15.42 million, benefiting a cumulative 771 Hindu temples nationwide.
• Socioeconomic & Youth Focus: The financial support is targeted at expanding programs in youth empowerment, educational support, character development, and cultural initiatives.

–NMT