The Sabah government has always been clear with its objective to continue assisting national-type schools (SJK) and non-Muslim religious bodies, says Sabah Youth and Sports Minister Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan.

In fact, he said the status recognition given to the nine private secondary schools in the state was not an issue as many students from these schools also received scholarships and educational aid from the state government.

"The government will also continue to provide assistance to SJK and non-Muslim religious bodies for the development of education and religions in the state, including by increasing the allocations every year," he said during the presentation of state government's aid at Dewan SJKC Yuk Chin, today.

Meanwhile, when launching the Taman Apas Permai Neighbourhood Watch Area (KRT) here, Tawfiq said KRTs should provide a database of residents in their respective areas, so that all problems of those who allegedly marginalised could be solved.

He said having a KRT should not only be for safety and security purposes, but it was also important to ensure that the welfare of people with disabilities, senior citizens and single mothers could be taken care of.

- Bernama