Budget 2027: Islamic affairs gets RM3.1b, as minister outlines support for ‘pondok’ schools, imams and halal SMEs

The Madani Government has allocated RM3.1 billion for religious affairs under Budget 2027 to enhance Islamic development, focusing on religious education institutions and personnel welfare.

The allocation includes RM200 million for community religious schools and tahfiz institutions, while special contributions will be made to 70,000 religious personnel, with added incentives for those teaching special needs students.

Additionally, the government plans to strengthen the halal industry with grants for MSMEs and is collaborating with MDEC to provide digital resources to Islamic education sectors.

This budget reflects a commitment to nurturing a knowledgeable and ethical society while enhancing the stature of Islam.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — The Madani Government has increased the allocation for religious affairs to RM3.1 billion under Budget 2027 to strengthen Islamic development, including support for religious education institutions and the welfare of religious personnel nationwide.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said 85.4 per cent of the allocation was for operating expenditure, while the remaining 14.6 per cent was set aside for development expenditure.

He said the increase reflected the government’s commitment to a more comprehensive agenda to elevate the stature of Islam and benefit society.

“The Madani Government continues to place special emphasis on this agenda by allocating RM200 million for sekolah agama rakyat (community religious schools), tahfiz institutions and sekolah pondok (traditional Islamic boarding schools) registered with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).

“The scope of assistance has also been expanded to cover the operating costs of these institutions,” he said in a statement here today.

Zulkifli said the government would also provide a special contribution of RM750 each to 70,000 religious personnel, including Kelas Al-Quran dan Fardu Ain (Kafa) teachers, takmir teachers, imams, bilals, tok siaks , nojas and marbuts , in recognition of their contributions to the community.

He said 500 Kafa teachers who taught students with special needs, including those who used sign language or the Braille Quran, would receive a special monthly incentive of RM150.

“The well-being of those who enliven the Houses of Allah is further supported by a special government allocation that fully covers Social Security Organisation contributions for 40,000 imams, bilals, tok siaks , mosque staff and takmir teachers.

“The Pilgrims Fund Board (Tabung Haji) serves as the implementing agency, ensuring continuous social security protection and providing peace of mind to these individuals as they serve the ummah,” he said.

In a related development, Zulkifli said amendments to the Road Transport Act requiring drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs to compensate victims or their families contained elements consistent with the Islamic legal concept of diyat, or financial compensation.

He said the concept recognised the right of victims or their heirs to receive compensation for harm caused by another person’s actions.

Zulkifli said the government was also strengthening the halal industry by offering matching grants of up to RM5,000 to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking halal certification for the first time.

A separate grant of RM25,000 would be available to empower halal-certified MSMEs in high-potential sectors, including cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, he added.

In the Islamic education sector, he said Jakim and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) had initiated a collaboration to provide digital devices and skills training to teachers and students at more than 300 pondok schools nationwide.

Zulkifli said the initiatives reflected the government’s approach of focusing not only on economic and infrastructure development but also on nurturing a knowledgeable, ethical and prosperous society.

“This Budget 2027 framework is formulated based on a philosophy that aspires to reach for the skies while remaining firmly rooted on the ground.

“We aim to elevate the nation’s economy and the stature of Islam to the pinnacle of success, guided by a far-sighted vision,” he said.

He added that the government’s priorities and policy implementation would remain grounded in reality, with the ultimate aim of safeguarding the welfare and well-being of Malaysians. — Bernama

* Editor’s note: Jakim is the abbreviation for Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia in Malay, or the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia in English. Tahfiz refers to the memorisation of the Quran and, in this context, institutions dedicated to teaching it. Takmir refers to religious classes or activities organised to enliven and strengthen mosque life. Kafa stands for Kelas Al-Quran dan Fardu Ain, or Quran and Fardu Ain classes that teach children Quran recitation and memorisation, as well as basic Islamic religious obligations and practices. Bilal refers to a mosque official who assists the imam and calls Muslims to prayer. Tok siak refers to a mosque caretaker or attendant. Noja (plural: nojas) refers to a person responsible for maintaining a mosque and assisting with its daily operations. Marbut refers to a mosque caretaker or person responsible for its upkeep.

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马达尼政府在 2027 年财政预算案中拨款 31 亿令吉用于宗教事务，以促进伊斯兰教发展，重点关注宗教教育机构和人员福利。

拨款包括2亿令吉用于社区宗教学校和宗教学校，同时还将向7万名宗教人士提供特别资助，并为教授特殊需求学生的宗教人士提供额外奖励。

此外，政府计划通过向中小微企业提供补助来加强清真产业，并与马来西亚数字经济发展局 (MDEC) 合作，为伊斯兰教育部门提供数字资源。

这份预算体现了致力于培养知识渊博、道德高尚的社会，同时提升伊斯兰教地位的决心。

布城，10 月 17 日讯——马达尼政府在 2027 年财政预算案中将宗教事务拨款增加至 31 亿令吉，以加强伊斯兰教发展，包括支持宗教教育机构和全国宗教人士的福利。

总理府（宗教事务）部长祖基菲里·哈桑博士表示，拨款的 85.4% 用于运营支出，其余 14.6% 用于发展支出。

他表示，这一增长反映了政府致力于推行更全面的议程，以提升伊斯兰教的地位并造福社会。

“马达尼政府继续特别重视这一议程，拨款 2 亿令吉用于在马来西亚伊斯兰发展局 (Jakim) 注册的 sekolah agama rakyat（社区宗教学校）、tahfiz 机构和 sekolah pondok（传统伊斯兰寄宿学校）。

“援助范围也已扩大到涵盖这些机构的运营成本，”他今天在此发表的一份声明中说。

祖基菲里表示，政府还将向7万名宗教人士每人提供750令吉的特别资助，其中包括古兰经和法尔杜艾因（Kafa）教师、塔克米尔教师、伊玛目、比拉尔、托克西亚克、诺贾斯和马尔布特，以表彰他们对社区的贡献。

他说，500名教授有特殊需要的学生的卡法教师，包括那些使用手语或盲文古兰经的学生，将获得每月150令吉的特别奖励。

“政府还拨出专项资金，全额支付 4 万名伊玛目、比拉尔、托克西亚克、清真寺工作人员和塔克米尔教师的社会保障组织缴款，以进一步支持那些活跃在真主之家的人们的福祉。

他说：“朝圣者基金委员会（Tabung Haji）作为执行机构，确保持续的社会保障，让这些为穆斯林社群服务的人安心无虞。”

祖基菲利表示，在相关进展中，《道路运输法》的修正案要求受酒精或毒品影响的司机赔偿受害者或其家属，其中包含与伊斯兰教法中“迪亚特”（即经济赔偿）概念相一致的内容。

他表示，这一概念承认受害者或其继承人有权就他人行为造成的伤害获得赔偿。

祖基菲里表示，政府也在加强清真产业，向首次申请清真认证的微型、小型和中型企业 (MSME) 提供高达 5000 令吉的配套补助金。

他还补充说，政府将另行提供 25,000 令吉的补助金，以扶持化妆品和制药等高潜力行业的清真认证中小微企业。

他表示，在伊斯兰教育领域，马来西亚伊斯兰发展局 (Jakim) 和马来西亚数字经济公司 (MDEC) 已启动合作，为全国 300 多所伊斯兰学校的教师和学生提供数字设备和技能培训。

祖基菲里表示，这些举措体现了政府的方针，即不仅关注经济和基础设施发展，而且关注培育一个知识渊博、道德高尚、繁荣昌盛的社会。

“2027 年预算框架的制定基于这样一种理念：既要志存高远，又要脚踏实地。

他说：“我们的目标是在高瞻远瞩的愿景指导下，将国家经济和伊斯兰教的地位提升到巅峰。”

他补充说，政府的优先事项和政策实施将始终立足于现实，最终目标是保障马来西亚人民的福祉和安宁。——马新社

*编者注：Jakim是马来语Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia的缩写，英语为Department of Islamic Development Malaysia。Tahfiz指的是背诵《古兰经》，在此语境中也指专门教授《古兰经》的机构。Takmir指的是为丰富和加强清真寺生活而组织的宗教课程或活动。Kafa是Kelas Al-Quran dan Fardu Ain的缩写，即《古兰经》和《法尔杜·艾因》课程，教授儿童《古兰经》诵读和背诵，以及基本的伊斯兰宗教义务和习俗。Bilal指的是协助伊玛目并召唤穆斯林祈祷的清真寺工作人员。Tok siak指的是清真寺的管理员或侍者。Noja（复数：nojas）指的是负责维护清真寺并协助其日常运作的人员。Marbut指的是清真寺的管理员或负责其维护的人员。

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