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Four primary school boys in Singapore's Lengkok Bahru have formed a neighbourhood patrol team to tackle local issues including vandalism, dumping, and fire hazards. Their initiative has drawn national recognition, earning them a spot in Singapore's National Day Parade.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced a significant increase in annual funding for Neighbourhood Watch Areas nationwide, raising grants from RM6,000 to RM10,000 starting 2027.
The Malaysian government has announced a significant increase in annual funding for 8,615 neighbourhood watch groups (KRT) nationwide, raising grants from RM6,000 to RM10,000 starting January 2027. This move aims to strengthen grassroots community programmes across the nation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved raising the annual grant for Neighbourhood Watch Areas (KRT) to RM10,000 from RM6,000, marking the first increase in a decade. Disbursement begins January 1, 2027.