Non-Muslim houses of worship can apply for funds to carry out repairs and upgrades


An aerial view of Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling or "Harmony Street" in Penang, where places of worship of various religions have been built within a radius of a few hundred meters. - ZAINUDIN AHAD/The Star In view is Kapitan Keling Mosque (foreground) and Sri Mahamariamman Temple (diagonaly across the street in background) Starpic By: ZAINUDIN AHAD/The Star / 20 Aug 2019

PETALING JAYA: Non-Muslim houses of worship can now apply for government funding to carry out repairs and upgrades, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The MCA president said any non-Muslim houses of worship that have registered with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) and National Unity Ministry, and its management body has a bank account, would be eligible to apply.

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