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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's public apology to the Indian community for previous comments about Hindu temples reflects sincere commitment to inclusiveness, according to DAP lawmaker Rayer.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his apology to the Indian community over an inappropriate term used at a university forum, emphasizing that Malaysia belongs to all citizens regardless of race or ethnicity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared he will personally oversee matters affecting Malaysia's Indian community, responding to longstanding complaints and requests from constituents seeking higher-level intervention.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced he will personally supervise all matters affecting Malaysia's Indian community, coordinating government support across financing schemes, entrepreneurship funds, and welfare initiatives.
PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan says the Indian community's response to Pakatan Harapan programmes demonstrates genuine support for the coalition ahead of Saturday's Negeri Sembilan state election, dismissing rival claims.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that quality education, comprehensive welfare support, and skills development must form the foundation of efforts to empower Malaysia's Indian community, calling for stronger grassroots engagement.
Malaysia's National Registration Department has approved 286 out of 298 MyKAS applications from the Indian community since 2022, achieving a 96 per cent approval rate. The government is also addressing birth registration and citizenship documentation gaps through delegation and mobile outreach.
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A senior PKR politician has urged the Indian community to base their voting decisions on the government's three-year track record rather than empty promises, citing funding initiatives and economic empowerment programmes.
Malaysia's government has distributed over RM12 million to strengthen the Indian community through education subsidies for 3,612 kindergarten children and financial support for 168 Hindu temples.
The Indian community in Johor, though numerically small, holds strategic importance in nearly 25 mixed and marginal state seats, according to PKR leader Dr Gunaraj George, who urged voters to back Pakatan Harapan for continued stability and economic progress.