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
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
Cabinet agrees to place MITRA back in JPM - Fahmi
On MITRA's new direction, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it would be announced by MITRA.
Wed Apr 03 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
Mitra's RM100 million allocation fully disbursed
The funds benefited more than 100,000 individuals, said Mitra Special Task Force Committee chairman Datuk R. Ramanan.
Wed Sep 20 2023
MACC opens 156 IPS high-profile cases since 2020
Datuk Tan Kang Sai said the investigation resulted in the arrest of a total of 211 individuals, with 91 of them brought to court.
Wed Jul 05 2023
MACC to focus on serious leakages and grant management misappropriation
Individuals and companies had taken the opportunity to profit from the sufferings of people affected by COVID-19.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Woman fined RM56,000 for using false documents in report to Mitra
A chief administrative officer of a company was fined a total of RM56,000 by the Sessions Court on three counts of using forged account statements and payment vouchers to prepare a report for Mitra.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Former MIDF director fined RM85,000 for using forged document as genuine
Vijaya Kumar pleaded guilty to an alternative charge with using as genuine a forged document.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Commotion breaks out in Dewan Rakyat over MITRA issue
The commotion has also caused Sivakumar Varatharaju Naidu (PH-Batu Gajah) to be ordered out of the Dewan Rakyat for 10 minutes.
Wed Mar 16 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
Mitra issue: Company director, association president among 22 detained by MACC
A company director and an association president were among 22 individuals detained by the MACC in operations carried out in seven states to assist in the investigations related to the Mitra issue.
Fri Jan 21 2022
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
Mitra issue: Internal investigation to follow MACC investigation - Halimah
The National Unity Ministry will conduct an internal investigation into the issue of the Mitra fund after the investigation conducted by the MACC.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Another commotion in Dewan Rakyat over MITRA issue
Another commotion broke out in the Dewan Rakyat today over the MITRA funds issue, following opposition MPs' dissatisfaction with the answer given by Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique yesterday.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024