How much Rohingya aid from Qatar did Malaysia receive under Pakatan Harapan?

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Malaysia Received US$5 Million in Rohingya Aid from Qatar Under Pakatan Harapan Administration

Malaysia received US$5 million (RM21.7 million) of a pledged US$50 million (RM218 million) donation for the Rohingya community during the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration. This amount was disbursed directly by Qatar Charity (QC) to the non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved and was never channelled to the Malaysian government. An agreement was in place for an annual contribution of US$5 million, or US$15 million over three years, with the initial one-year term expiring on September 12.
Disbursement Mechanism and Allocation Sectors

The funds from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) were designated for the health, education, and livelihood sectors to support the Rohingya community. Following a Cabinet decision on April 5, 2019, Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) was appointed to coordinate the distribution of this aid. This initiative was part of the PH government's broader focus on accountability and transparent governance.
Project Agreement for Health Sector

A specific project agreement for the health sector was formalised on September 13, 2019. This agreement was signed between YKN, Qatar Charity, and three participating NGOs: Mercy Malaysia, IMARET, and the Malaysia Relief Agency (MRA). The establishment of such agreements was intended to ensure due diligence and effective implementation of the aid programmes.
Oversight and Implementation Committee

The Cabinet also decided to appoint the National Security Council (NSC) to lead the committee responsible for overseeing the programme's implementation. This committee was tasked with reporting directly to a presidential committee chaired by the former deputy prime minister. This administrative structure was designed to ensure transparency and efficient management of the allocated funds.

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