What happens when programmes designed to uplift an entire community are approved, celebrated, and promised funding... only to be left in limbo for more than a year?
In Part 2 of our special MITRA series, we continue speaking to business owners, educators, trainers, and community leaders whose projects were approved under MITRA's 2025 allocation process but have yet to receive the funding needed to launch their programmes.
Joining us in this episode are:
• Thiru (Vatika Resources & Development) – whose AI certification programme aimed to equip Malaysian Indian graduates with globally recognised skills and employment opportunities.
• Krishnasamy (Persatuan Jaya Diri Johor) – a retired corporate executive who has spent years promoting TVET opportunities to Indian students, helping hundreds access alternative pathways to high-paying careers.
• Steven (Allied View Centre) – a training provider with over two decades of experience delivering internationally recognised IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics certifications.
Together, they share their frustrations, unanswered questions, and the real-world consequences of prolonged delays, shifting policies, and a lack of communication.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why these programmes were considered transformational
• The importance of TVET, AI, cybersecurity, and professional certifications
• The opportunities many Malaysian Indian youths are missing out on
• The impact of delays on businesses, NGOs, training providers, and students
• The reputational and financial costs borne by applicants
• The need for transparency and accountability in community development programmes
• Whether Malaysia is doing enough to prepare Indian youths for the future workforce
Beyond the controversy, this conversation raises a larger question:
Are we investing enough in long-term solutions that genuinely uplift communities, or are we still relying on short-term assistance that fails to create lasting change?
Watch Part 2 and hear directly from those on the ground who believe skills, education, and employability remain the true pathways to transformation.
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