PERAK, 14 November 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Malaysian Volunteer Corps Department (RELA), has allocated RM600,000 for community development and infrastructure improvements under its MADANI Adopted Village and Adopted School initiatives.
The allocation was announced during the MADANI Kita Programme and the handover ceremony for RELA’s Kampung Angkat MADANI (KAM) and Sekolah Angkat MADANI (SAM) initiatives at Kampung Sungai Tiram, Lekir, Perak, on Saturday.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail officiated the event, which was also attended by Home Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Dr Awang Alik Jeman and RELA Director-General Datuk Rosli Yaakub.
Of the total allocation, RM500,000 has been earmarked for the adopted village initiative, while RM100,000 will support the adopted school programme.
The funding will focus on repairing and upgrading surau and mosque facilities, as well as improving infrastructure at schools and religious schools to provide safer and more comfortable environments for local communities and students.
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The programme also featured exhibitions and services by government agencies, traditional sports, sales activities and community engagement initiatives.
Other activities included mangrove tree planting at Kampung Sungai Tiram and RELA’s Ziarah Kasih outreach programme, aimed at promoting environmental awareness and supporting community welfare.
According to a post on the Ministry of Home Affairs’ official Facebook page, the initiatives form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation between government agencies and local communities while addressing infrastructure and social needs.
The ministry said such programmes provide opportunities for government representatives to engage directly with residents and better understand the needs of local communities.– The Capital Post
