Kuala lumpur: The initiatives and allocations provided by the government in various aspects such as health and education have benefited the rakyat, including the Indian community, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He highlighted that this is evident through the Budget 2025 tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently, which allocates RM130 million for various programmes, including business financing for the Indian community, to preserve human capital and enhance social and welfare aspects.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the prime minister also emphasised coordinating efforts to cater to the needs of Indian villages, with funding provided through TEKUN Nasional for all races and expanded benefits under Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia for the Indian community. Gobind conveyed these points during his speech at the 2024 MADANI Deepavali Open House organised by his ministry, attended by prominent figures such as Anwar, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Cabinet members, and dep
uty ministers.
Gobind further elaborated that earlier this month, the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA) approved more than RM95 million to execute 11 socioeconomic development programmes. This includes RM3.4 million allocated for the EC-Council Cyber Security Professional Certificate Training and Placement. Additionally, RM25 million has been set aside for the Early Admission Assistance Programme for Higher Education Institutions, aiming to empower the Indian community.
He stressed that the socioeconomic advancement of the people must align with national development, particularly in digital domains such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and animation. Gobind asserted that the digital world holds a new ray of hope for all, with the Digital Ministry committed to strengthening infrastructure, digital resilience, and talent. He also noted the importance of data as an asset that must be protected, with proactive measures already undertaken to secure data owned by the people and businesses in
Malaysia.
