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RM10,000 Annual Grant Boost for 8,615 Neighbourhood Watch Groups Across Malaysia

The Malaysian government has increased annual funding for neighbourhood watch groups (KRT) from RM6,000 to RM10,000, affecting 8,615 communities nationwide. The boost aims to strengthen grassroots unity initiatives and community programmes.

By Marcus Lee · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PM Anwar Increases Annual KRT Grant to RM10,000 from RM6,000

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved raising the annual grant for Neighbourhood Watch Areas (KRT) to RM10,000 from RM6,000, to be disbursed starting January 1, 2027. The increase comes after the allocation remained unchanged for ten years.

By Marcus Lee · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read