Budget 2023: Sivakumar to discuss allocation details for non-Muslim houses of worship with Finance Ministry


BATU GAJAH: Human Resources Minister V. Sivakumar will meet the Finance Ministry to discuss the details of the allocation for the non-Muslim houses of worship contained in Budget 2023.

Sivakumar (pic), who is also the sole Hindu minister in the Cabinet, said this was because it was the first time Hindu temples (as part of non-Muslim houses of worship) have received allocations from the government in a national budget.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Sivakumar , houses of worship , MOF , Budget 2023 , Anwar

Next In Nation

PAS’ Dr Sam named new Perikatan chairman, replacing Muhyiddin
PAS info chief questions timing of Terengganu exco man's arrest
Bersatu veep Kiandee dropped from PN supreme council
Don't miss out on tourism-related grants, Butterworth community told
Traffic slows on major highways heading to KL after CNY, early Ramadan break
Body of teenage boy feared drowned in Sungai Tengah found
Man claiming to be a prophet arrested in Rawang
Ministry sec-gen among several witnesses to be called in probe over RM1.1bil agreement
STPM candidates evacuated from flood-hit villages in Paitan
Missing angler in Pontian identified as 56YO subcontractor

Others Also Read