Govt allocates RM30m to Misi, transforming Indian labour

 

The government has allocated RM30 million for the Malaysian Indians Skills Initiative (Misi), aimed at the transformation of skilled labour.

The Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra)’s Special Task Force Committee chairperson P Prabakaran said Misi is a collaboration between Mitra and the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma).

“RM30 million has been allocated under Kesuma to facilitate Misi programmes, with Kesuma contributing RM10 million, Mitra providing RM10 million, and, as announced by the prime minister yesterday, the Finance Ministry will contribute RM10 million,” said the Batu MP.

He was speaking to reporters at a Pakatan Harapan programme last night.

Prabakaran (above) emphasised that the prime minister’s announcement underscores the government’s commitment to addressing the community’s issues, adding that allegations suggesting otherwise are false.

Meanwhile, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said Misi, which is spearheaded by Kesuma through the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp), in collaboration with the Finance Ministry and Mitra, aims to enhance the skills of Indian youth.

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong

“This initiative aligns with Kesuma’s 3K aspirations, which aim to enhance skills, success, and welfare of workers,” he said in a statement today.

Sim (above) added that further details about the training programmes under Misi will be announced shortly.

- Bernama