Consider This: MITRA - Progress, Pitfalls & the Path Forward
MITRA, the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit, was designed to address the socio-economic challenges of Malaysia’s Indian community—to bridge the gaps in education, employment, and social mobility. But has MITRA been an effective agent of change in tackling the layered and varied issues within Malaysia's Indian community? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to PKR Member of Parliament for Batu, P. Prabakaran, Chairperson of the MITRA Special Task Force Committee.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Chinese companies offering over 5,000 TVET places to Malaysian students - DPM Zahid
The training quota includes 500 places for Malaysian Chinese students and 200 places each for the Indian community, Sabah and Sarawak.
Thu May 30 2024
MISI TVET RM30 mln allocation demonstrates govt's commitment to Indian community - MITRA
MISI KESUMA-MITRA is a collaboration between MITRA and the Ministry of Human Resources, aimed at the transformation of skilled labour.
Thu May 02 2024
Indian community action plan to be reviewed
The survey will be a platform to plan the direction of the socioeconomic development programmes for the Indian community.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Welfare of Indian community will continue to be championed - DPM
The welfare of the Indian community in this country will continue to be championed, especially in urban poverty, infrastructure and utility facilities in plantation areas and educational aspects.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Responsibility of looking after the well-being of Indian community not on my shoulder alone - Sivakumar
Sivakumar said the Cabinet will ensure that the formulation of any policy is for all the people regardless of race.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Karupaiya outspoken in championing people's interests - Vigneswaran
The death of PH's Padang Serai candidate M. Karupaiya would be deeply felt as he was outspoken in championing the people's interests, especially the Indian community.
Wed Nov 16 2022
2023 Budget proof that welfare of Indian community well taken care - PM
Ismail Sabri said the government under his leadership had always looked after the welfare and needs of all Keluarga Malaysia, including the Indian community.
Sat Nov 12 2022
GE: Support from Chinese and Indian voters for BN on an upward trend - Zahid
The wave of support from the Chinese and Indian community towards Barisan Nasional (BN) shows an upward trend in the run up to the GE15.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Increasing support from Indian community for BN - Mohamad
Mohamad Hasan described it as a positive development from several series of by-elections and the state elections in Melaka and Johor.
Fri Nov 11 2022
GE15: MIC hopes to be given more than nine parliamentary seats to contest
MIC hopes to be given more than nine parliamentary seats to contest in the GE15 based on the increased support for the party from the Indian community.
Sun Oct 23 2022
Govt also pays special attention to Indian community - PM
The government always pays special attention to the Indian community in various aspects, including in terms of education and the economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sun Oct 16 2022
Ismail Sabri assures Indian community will not be left behind in development
Ismail Sabri gave assurances today that the Indian community in the country will not be left behind in development.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Samy Vellu, a champion of education for the Indian community
Samy Vellu, who died today, had toiled to make the Indian community excel in education.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Country loses great leader in Samy Vellu's passing - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said the late Samy Vellu previously succeeded in uniting the Indian community in Malaysia.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024