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
Government does not conduct censorship, classification of social media content - Fahmi
The government does not conduct censorship or classification of content in allowing or disallowing any form of application or platform to be utilised by Internet users, according to Communications and
Thu Feb 23 2023
Issue on govt using Singapore housing experts among matters raised at parliament today
The government's rationale for bringing in Singapore housing experts into the country will be among matters raised.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Prabakaran defends Batu seat in terrific 10-cornered fight
PH defended the Batu seat in the GE15 when incumbent P. Prabakaran won in style over nine other challengers.
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15: Police reports lodged on alleged slander, vote buying in Batu
Kuala Lumpur MIC chairman Datuk S. Rajah today lodged a police report against PH's Batu candidate P. Prabakaran for alleging that the latter was offered RM10 million to defect to MIC.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Tian Chua sacked from PKR
The long-time party member submitted his nomination papers to contest in Batu as an independent, running against Pakatan Harapans (PH) pick P. Prabakaran.
Sat Nov 05 2022
PKR party polls: Tian Chua loses Batu division chief post to Prabakaran
Former PKR vice president Tian Chua has lost to Batu MP P. Prabakaran in the fight for the Batu division chief in the party's 2022 polls.
Sun May 29 2022
Govt to look into fate of Malaysian workers who lost jobs in S'pore
The government has assured that the fate of Malaysians workers who lost their jobs in Singapore due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be given due attention.
Wed Aug 05 2020
Commotion at Batu MP media conference for not having permit
Batu Member of Parliament P. Prabakaran's press conference at JB Sentral here this morning turned into commotion when he was reprimanded by the authorities for conducting the session without a permit.
Sat Aug 01 2020
Youngest MP P. Prabakaran: The 'Batu' in BN's Shoes
Stand-in candidate P Prabakaran transformed himself from minor irritant to become a major thorn in the flesh and create a mighty headache for BN by winning the Batu constituency.
Thu May 31 2018
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024