Indian community action plan to be reviewed

 

The government will review the implementation of the Indian Community Action Plan aimed at empowering the community, in line with the Madani Economic framework which emphasises the commitment to eradicate hardcore poverty among all races.

Following that, the National Unity Ministry will hold engagement sessions with various stakeholders - including the focus group, this month, to discuss the matter.

"The ministry, through the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) is committed to improving the socio-economic development of the Indian community through the empowerment of various initiatives and programmes, which include education, economic and social fields.

"Skills improvement programmes, human capital development and entrepreneurship opportunities will also continue to be strengthened to improve the living standards of low-income Indian households (B40)," according to the ministry in a written reply published on the Parliament's website.

It was in response to a question from Syahredzan Johan (Harapan-Bangi) who wanted to know Mitra’s short, medium and long-term plan to develop the socioeconomics of the Indian community.

Meanwhile, the ministry, in a statement issued today, said a survey would be conducted from tomorrow until March 18 to understand the challenges facing the Indian community in Malaysia.

These include their access to quality education, employment opportunities and social welfare programmes, it added.

According to the ministry, the survey, to be carried out through Mitra, will be a platform to plan the direction of the socioeconomic development programmes for the Indian community.

"We welcome the participation of the Indian Malaysian community to provide feedback to shape a sustainable community development," read the statement.

For details about the survey, people can the ministry’s official website or contact Mitra at 03-8886 6221.

- Bernama