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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's public apology to Malaysia's Indian community for previous remarks concerning Hindu temples demonstrates authentic dedication to interfaith harmony and inclusive governance, according to a DAP legislator.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his apology to the Indian community for using an inappropriate term at Universiti Malaya, acknowledging his mistake while emphasising that Malaysia belongs to all its citizens.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced he will directly oversee all matters affecting the Indian community, coordinating policies on financing, entrepreneurship and welfare while maintaining Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan's existing role.
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A political analyst has urged the Indian community in Negeri Sembilan to base their voting decisions on long-term political stability and government performance rather than partisan manoeuvrings ahead of the August 1 state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified quality education, comprehensive welfare support and skills development as critical pillars for advancing the Indian community, following discussions with community representatives.
Malaysia's National Registration Department has approved 286 MyKAS temporary resident identity cards from the Indian community since 2022, representing a 96 per cent approval rate. The department is also processing thousands of late birth registration and citizenship applications.
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A senior PKR politician has called on Malaysia's Indian community to judge the governing coalition by its performance rather than promises, citing investments in Tamil education, entrepreneur funds and community development under the MADANI agenda.
The Malaysian government has allocated more than RM12 million through MITRA to support the Indian community via kindergarten subsidies and temple development programmes, benefiting thousands of B40 families and religious institutions.
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The Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (MITRA) is rolling out six new initiatives worth RM65.5 million, with increased annual funding to RM150 million, targeting grassroots development across all parliamentary constituencies.
The Malaysian Indian Congress will contest four seats in the upcoming Johor state election, with nominations set for June 27 and polling on July 11. The party is training 150 campaign speakers.