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
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin
Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025
A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police
According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024
International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia
The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt
According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS
JAIS has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah, syariah, sufism and the practice of fariqa.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months
Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024