Mitra must work with Risda to help Indian women get TVET training, says Zahid

Bagan Datuk MP Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (standing, third from right) with the Black Mamba FC football team. - Photo: Bernama

BAGAN DATUK: The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra), which is placed under the Prime Minister’s Department, has been urged to work closely with Risda to assist the Indian community, especially women, to undergo educational, technical and vocational (TVET) training, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Deputy Prime Minister said for the purpose, the Universiti College of Agrosains Malaysia (UCAM) under Risda has been upgraded to a university college specifically for women and known as Jelita (Job Empowerment by Learning and Inclusive Technical Advancement).