PUTRAJAYA, June 2 — The Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) will implement a targeted socioeconomic development programme in 72 Parliamentary constituencies that have a high density of Indian communities, said its special task force committee chairman Datuk R. Ramanan.
He said the programme involved a RM7.2 million allocation, with each MP in the area involved receiving a fund of RM100,000 to implement programmes like human capital development, entrepreneurship, and career or social and welfare development.
Among the areas with a high density of Indian communities are Petaling in Selangor with 189,378 people, Johor Bahru in Johor (126,803) and Kinta district in Perak (104,831).
“The programme will be implemented in the near future,” Ramanan said at a press conference earlier today, adding that related information will be uploaded on www.mitra.gov.my.
Meanwhile, he said Mitra would be working with the helicopter operator company Weststar Aviation Services Sdn Bhd to give 100 Indian B40 youths technician training for 21 months, at a cost of RM5.5 million.
As for the Drone Operation and Data Service (DODS) programme and the Electrified Automation Advancement Programme (EAAP), in collaboration with SG Education Group and involving a cost of RM4.3 million, Ramanan said 150 Indian B40 youths would be participating in the DODS while 250 would participate in EAAP.
Meanwhile, he said Mitra is also working with Google to supply 6,000 refurbished laptops to 527 Tamil national vernacular schools or SJK(T) involving an allocation of RM3 million.
“The devices will be installed with the Google ChromeOS Flex, which will allow it to last between eight to 10 years,” Ramanan said.
Regarding the Private Kindergarten Early Education Subsidy Programme (Tamil) registered with the Ministry of Education, he said 4,973 children had benefited from it.
Ramanan added that applications for the Undergraduate Study Assistance Subsidy Programme for B40 Indian students at public universities were still open until September 15, 2023.
— Bernama
