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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has apologised to Malaysia's Indian community over controversial remarks, reasserting his commitment to inclusive governance and national unity across all ethnic groups.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to personally oversee concerns affecting the Indian community, responding to mounting appeals and grievances from community members seeking high-level political engagement.
DAP MP Rayer has commended PM Anwar Ibrahim's public apology to the Indian community regarding previous remarks about Hindu temples, describing the gesture as evidence of genuine commitment to inclusive governance across Malaysia's diverse society.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his apology to the Indian community for using an inappropriate term at a university forum, stressing that admitting mistakes reflects leadership strength rather than weakness.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced he will personally oversee all matters affecting the Indian community, working alongside Human Resources Minister R. Ramanan to ensure coordinated welfare and economic development initiatives.
PKR vice-president Ramanan says the Indian community's engagement with Pakatan Harapan programmes demonstrates the coalition's electoral support base in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election on Saturday.
Malaysia's National Registration Department has approved 286 MyKAS temporary resident identity card applications from the Indian community since 2022, representing a 96 per cent approval rate, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah disclosed.
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A PKR Central Leadership Council member has urged the Indian community in Johor to support Pakatan Harapan based on the government's track record, highlighting initiatives including RM50 million for Tamil schools and increased entrepreneurial funding.
Malaysia's government has committed over RM12 million to strengthen the Indian community through early education subsidies and temple funding programmes, benefiting nearly 3,700 children and 168 religious institutions nationwide.