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GE15: Budget 2023 proof of commitment to Indian community, says PM

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob highlights RM100 million allocation to assist entrepreneurs under Mitra

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 13 Nov 2022 7:00AM

GE15: Budget 2023 proof of commitment to Indian community, says PM
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob notes that cabinet had agreed to set up a special committee for the development of the Indian community. – The Vibes file pic, November 13, 2022

BERA – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government under his leadership had always looked after the welfare and needs of all Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family) members, including the Indian community.

Ismail Sabri said the commitment towards the Indian community was evident in Budget 2023 as various initiatives were offered through a RM100 million allocation to assist Indian entrepreneurs under Unit Transformasi Masyarakat India, which has now been placed under the Prime Minister’s Department.

“That apart, RM25 million has been allocated for the Indian Community Entrepreneurs Development Scheme through the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry.

“The cabinet had also agreed to set up a special committee for the development of the Indian community,” he said in his speech during the Sembang Santai Bersama Masyarakat India programme in Triang here last night.

Speaking specifically about Bera, Ismail Sabri said there is also an allocation set aside for purposes like upgrading temples and other assistance to the Indian community there.

He also assured that efforts to enhance the welfare of the people in Bera would continue if he was given the mandate to continue serving as the Bera MP when the entire nation goes to the polls on November 19 to fulfil their obligations during the 15th general election. – Bernama, November 13, 2022

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