RM31mil distributed to non-Islamic groups and schools

Musa (centre, red tie) with members of the state cabinet and recipients of the state government’s financial aid at the State Legislative building.

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has distributed RM31.39mil for non-Islamic organisations and schools in the west coast and rural areas this year.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said RM14.4mil was distributed to schools, including Chinese independent and mission schools and kindergartens while the balance RM16.9mil was distributed to non-Islamic religious bodies such as churches, Chinese temples, Hindu and Sikh places of worship.