Transport Minister Anthony Loke is channelling an allocation of RM200,000 a year to 10 national-type Chinese schools in Terengganu to help develop the schools.

He said the aid, starting this year, will be given after hearing complaints from the Chinese community in Terengganu during the previous state elections.

They complained of not having a Chinese elected representative and difficulty in obtaining assistance from local Perikatan Nasional elected representatives.

"They asked me as a minister to assist. So, I have an allocation of RM1 million which I can give out, distribute and allocate to NGOs or schools outside my (parliamentary) constituency.

"So, I will use the minister's allocation to help Chinese schools in Terengganu,” he said after meeting the Chinese community.

Loke said the contribution is his commitment as a minister and it will be channelled throughout this term to assist the Chinese community in Terengganu.

- Bernama

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