The Malacca government has allocated RM2.5 million in aid for 5,812 recipients, covering welfare, economic development, and education for the Chinese community in the state this year.

Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said in addition, a special annual contribution of RM200,000 is distributed through the Malacca State Welfare Trust Fund to 1,000 eligible recipients to help ease their financial burden in celebrating Chinese New Year...