PM: Allocation for MIC-founded university increased from RM20m to RM25m

The government today announced that the annual allocation for Aimst University will be increased from RM20 million to RM25 million beginning next year.

This was stated by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob (above) when opening the 75th annual general assembly of MIC in Kuala Lumpur.

He made the announcement in response to a request from MIC president SA Vigneswaran who, in his speech earlier, said a bigger allocation would enable more Indians to further their studies and help improve the well-being of their families.

Aimst University is a private university established by MIC's Maju Institute of Education Development (MIED). 

The university, located in Sungai Petani, Kedah, offers medical, science and technology courses.

Ismail Sabri also announced that a Special Cabinet Committee on the Development of the Indian Community would be set up.

- Bernama