Kuala lumpur: The Indian community will not be sidelined in the national development agenda, with the MADANI Government continuing to expand efforts to improve the community's standard of living, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the efforts include widening access to financing for entrepreneurs, strengthening the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (MITRA), enhancing entrepreneurship and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and creating more opportunities for youth development through mentor-mentee programmes.

Anwar emphasized that various measures have been undertaken in education, entrepreneurship, microfinancing, welfare, and cash assistance to ease the burden on families and improve their standard of living. In a Facebook post, he highlighted the government's commitment to these initiatives.

The Prime Minister continued his engagement sessions with Indian community leaders to review progress in implementing the MADANI Government's agenda while listening to their views and concerns that remain unresolved. Anwar noted that gaps related to poverty, citizenship, and access to assistance must be addressed promptly and effectively.

He urged relevant ministries and agencies to strengthen synergy and streamline service delivery to ensure that every allocation and policy implemented reaches its intended target groups and brings about tangible improvements in the lives of the people.