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
Dr M does not understand loyalty, no need to comment on his statement - Vigneswaran
MIC has more important things to do than to be taken up by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad statement questioning the loyalty of Malaysian Indians.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Malaysia's first elected woman public official Devaki Krishnan enters The Malaysia Book of Records
Tan Sri Devaki Krishnan becane the first Malaysian Indian woman to contest in a General Election, under the Alliance Party.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Businessman carrying title 'Datuk' charged with CBT involving RM5 mln
A director of a company carrying the title 'Datuk' was charged in the Ipoh Sessions Court today with criminal breach of trust involving Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra) funds.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Johor election: KIMMA to reach out to 68,000 Indian Muslim voters
The Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (KIMMA) will reach out to about 68,000 voters in Johor through its Jalinan Rakyat (JR) machinery to prepare for the upcoming Johor State Election.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Local Indian musical ensemble mesmerise audience
Some 27 Malaysian Indian classical musicians from five different music schools in the Klang Valley achieved a record-breaking feat.
Mon Dec 20 2021
MIC proposes Mitra be returned to PM's Dept
The MIC has proposed that the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra), now placed under the Ministry of National Unity, be returned to the Prime Minister's Department.
Sun Dec 12 2021
16 company directors nabbed for alleged embezzlement of government grants
The MACC arrested 16 company directors last night on suspicion of being involved in the misappropriation of funds of the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA).
Tue Oct 26 2021
MACC opens investigation paper on allegations of Mitra funds misuse
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened an investigation paper on allegations of misuse of funds under the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (Mitra).
Fri Oct 15 2021
Govt earmarks RM100 mln to improve Indian community's socioeconomic status
TEKUN Nasional would also provide RM20 million specifically for the Indian Community Entrepreneur Development Scheme (SPUMI.)
Fri Nov 06 2020
Malaysian Indians opt for multi-racial parties to represent their interest
Of the sixteen only two are from the ethnic based party of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) which is part of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.
Sat May 12 2018
'Instigators' will not succeed in Perak
BN in the state adopted the approach of discussing with all the component parties in any matter arising including the allocation of positions in the respective District Councils.
Sun Sep 10 2017
'Halfway home' to curb gangsterism among Indian youth - MIC Youth
The Halfway Home programme, a key initiative in the Malaysian Indian Youth Action Plan, is aimed at curbing gangsterism among youth said MIC Youth chief Datuk C Sivarraajh.
Wed Jun 28 2017
SEDIC restructured for better implementation of Indian Blueprint
The government is undertaking a restructure of the Special Unit for Socio Economic Development of the Indian Community (SEDIC), the implementation entity for the Malaysian Indian Blueprint.
Sat May 20 2017
Nationwide registration campaign for Malaysian Indians in June - MIC
The government will kickstart a nationwide registration campaign to resolve problems faced by Malaysian Indians who do not have valid birth certification, identification and citizenship in June, said
Thu May 04 2017
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024