Kuala Lampur, Feb. 14 -- IPOH, Feb 14 - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM20 million allocation for Chinese vernacular schools (SJKC) in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year.

Anwar said the funding would be in addition to the RM80 million he announced in January for the maintenance and repair of schools.

"The additional funding will be channelled to Chinese primary schools nationwide to support basic facilities and infrastructure needs when required, on top of the RM80 million already approved earlier.

"This is a gesture of respect and appreciation for our Chinese community and our shared responsibility in nation-building," he said.

Anwar made the announcement during his speech at the Tambun Madani Ch...