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The Tuminah Hamidi Mosque in Bagan Datuk will welcome visitors of all backgrounds for Malaysia's inaugural National Mosque Open Day from August 13-15, showcasing mosques as vibrant community spaces beyond places of worship.
The Malaysia Social Innovation Programme has reached more than 6,700 people across 67 community projects worth RM13.97 million, with innovative aquaponics systems promoting food security and economic growth.
Property developer Central Spectrum has distributed RM10,000 in food bank vouchers across four mosques in Pulau Indah, Klang, as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts to support vulnerable residents.
A Selangor-based social enterprise is transforming glass waste into artisan products while creating income opportunities for women in underserved communities across Malaysia.
Melaka's WRUR grassroots programme expands with over 200 initiatives targeting Pantai Kundor and Paya Rumput constituencies. Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh highlights 70% resolution rate for complaints and RM150,000 in aid distribution.
Johor has committed RM50 million to repaint nearly 12,000 low-cost housing units across the state, benefiting almost 47,000 residents in a bid to enhance community environments and living conditions.
Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin has launched a RM500,000 eel farming project in Perlis involving five communities, demonstrating how vocational institutions can drive grassroots economic development through technology transfer and practical skills training.
Malaysia's Ministry of Housing and Local Government has greenlit 594 development initiatives across Chinese new villages and Indian communities, representing a RM73 million investment aimed at upgrading infrastructure and housing in these traditionally marginalised settlements.