Aidilfitri Madani events cost RM10mil, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Government spent over RM10mil each year on the Aidilfitri Madani celebrations held across seven states in 2024 and 2025, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

In a parliamentary written reply dated Aug 5, Fadillah said the 2024 celebrations cost RM10,050,196.66 in total — averaging RM1.43mil per state — while the 2025 events amounted to RM10,928,222.53, or roughly RM1.56mil per location.

The Aidilfitri Madani events have been held on a broader scale nationwide since 2023, compared to the 2022 open house, which was limited to the Klang Valley and incurred a higher cost of RM11mil.

Fadillah also confirmed that no financial contributions were received from the private sector or government-linked companies (GLCs) for the 2024 and 2025 celebrations. All expenses were fully borne by the federal government as part of its social investment under the Malaysia Madani framework.

“These programmes aim to strengthen ties between the government and the people and to foster a spirit of unity and inclusiveness,” he said in response to Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman (PN–Kuala Krai), who had requested a breakdown of spending for the Aidilfitri Madani events, including logistics, catering, promotions, and private sector involvement.

Fadillah explained that the events serve not only as festive gatherings but also as platforms to promote national unity, harmony, and cross-cultural understanding.

As large-scale events held across multiple states, the celebrations required spending on essentials such as logistics, open-access public feasts, and promotional activities to encourage widespread community participation.

“All expenditure was managed prudently and transparently in line with existing financial procedures,” he said.