KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government will continue with efforts to boost the Indian community’s standard of living as part of the national development agenda, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He cited widening access to financing for entrepreneurs, strengthening the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra), enhancing entrepreneurship and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and creating more opportunities for youth development through mentor-mentee programmes among those efforts.
"Various efforts have been undertaken in education, entrepreneurship, microfinancing, welfare and cash assistance to ease the burden on families and improve their standard of living," he said in a Facebook post on Thursday (Sept 3) evening.
Anwar continued his engagement sessions with Indian community leaders to review progress in implementing the government's agenda, while listening to their views and concerns that remain unresolved.
He said the remaining gaps, including those related to poverty, citizenship and access to assistance, must be addressed promptly and effectively.
The Prime Minister also urged the relevant ministries and agencies to strengthen synergy and streamline service delivery to ensure every allocation and policy implemented reaches its intended target groups and brings about tangible improvements in the lives of the people. - Bernama
