KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The Indian community will not be sidelined in the national development agenda, with the Madani government continuing to expand efforts to improve the community’s standard of living, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said the efforts included widening access to financing for entrepreneurs, strengthening the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra), enhancing entrepreneurship and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and creating more opportunities for youth development through mentor-mentee programmes.
“Various efforts have been undertaken in education, entrepreneurship, microfinancing, welfare and cash assistance to ease the burden on families and improve their standard of living,” he said in a Facebook post last night.
Anwar today continued his engagement sessions with Indian community leaders to review progress in implementing the Madani government’s agenda, while listening to their views and concerns that remain unresolved.
He said the remaining gaps, including those related to poverty, citizenship and access to assistance, must be addressed promptly and effectively.
The prime minister also urged the relevant ministries and agencies to strengthen synergy and streamline service delivery to ensure every allocation and policy implemented reaches its intended target groups and brings about tangible improvements in the lives of the people. — Bernama
