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Education Ministry donates RM20K to develop Punjabi language teaching

Published on 16 Dec 2025 7:06:05 PM

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has announced a RM20,000 contribution to support Khalsa Diwan Malaysia’s programmes.

Fadhlina said the funds are intended to empower existing programmes aimed at developing Punjabi language education.

She said during a launch ceremony of the digitalisation roadmap for teaching and learning Punjabi in Malaysia on Tuesday (Dec 16).

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Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has announced a RM20,000 contribution to support Khalsa Diwan Malaysia’s programmes.

Fadhlina said the funds are intended to empower existing programmes aimed at developing Punjabi language education.

She said during a launch ceremony of the digitalisation roadmap for teaching and learning Punjabi in Malaysia on Tuesday (Dec 16).

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