KUALA LUMPUR: The allocation for the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) has been increased by an additional RM50mil this year, bringing the total allocation for 2026 to RM150mil, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
In a speech on Sunday (May 10), the Prime Minister commended Mitra’s recent performance in implementing programmes for the Indian community with the existing RM100mil allocation for 2026.
“Mitra is a special programme because it can incorporate the views of India’s elite scholars.
“However, we must improve the programme so that it truly reaches the groups who need it.
“I agree that, starting this year, we should increase its allocation by RM50mil,” he said during a meet-and-greet session with Indian undergraduates at Universiti Malaya.
Earlier, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan requested that the allocation for Mitra be increased for the development of the Indian community in the country.
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