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Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming has presented land grants to 120 squatter families in Sungkai and Kuala Bikam, resolving a settlement issue spanning more than 40 years and signalling the government's commitment to inclusive development.
A senior DAP politician has praised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's public apology to the Indian community regarding his earlier comments on Hindu temples, characterising the gesture as evidence of genuine commitment to Malaysia's multicultural fabric.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his apology to Malaysia's Indian community for using an inappropriate term at a university forum, emphasising that strong leadership means admitting mistakes and that Malaysia belongs equally to all citizens regardless of ethnicity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced he will personally supervise all matters affecting the Indian community, working alongside Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan to strengthen policy coordination and ensure community welfare.
PKR vice-president Datuk Seri R. Ramanan argues that public participation in Pakatan Harapan's community programmes demonstrates genuine support among Indian voters in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that quality education, welfare support, and skills development are essential to empower Malaysia's Indian community, urging agencies to work at grassroots level.
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Political analyst Datuk Anbumani Balan has called on the Indian community to base their voting decisions on long-term political stability and government performance in the Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, rather than succumbing to political power struggles.
Malaysia's National Registration Department has approved 286 out of 298 MyKAS applications from the Indian community since 2022, representing a 96 per cent approval rate. Late birth registration processing is also advancing.
MIC President Tan Sri S.A. Vigneswaran expressed confidence that Indian voters will back Barisan Nasional candidates in the Johor state election, citing strong ties between the party and federal and state governments in addressing community concerns.
Malaysia's government has distributed more than RM12 million to empower the Indian community through early education subsidies and support for Hindu temples, benefiting thousands of children and religious institutions across the country.