SANDAKAN: Sabah has increased its allocation for Chinese schools and non-Muslim religious bodies by RM20 million to RM90 million this year, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said.
He said the allocation had risen from RM70 million last year to support educational facilities, learning activities and the operations of non-Muslim religious bodies.
“Our principle is clear, namely Sabah First and education for all. The government will continue to uphold the principles of fairness, equality and inclusiveness,” he said.
His speech was read by State Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk James Ratib at the opening of the Student Activity Centre Hall at SMJK Tiong Hua Sandakan on Saturday.
Hajiji said the allocation had increased from RM43 million in 2020 and 2021 to RM47 million in 2022, RM54.05 million in 2023, RM56.75 million in 2024 and RM70 million last year.
