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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has apologised to Malaysia's Indian community over controversial remarks, reiterating that the nation belongs equally to all its citizens regardless of ethnicity or religion.
PM Anwar Ibrahim's apology to the Indian community over past comments regarding Hindu temples demonstrates authentic commitment to unity and inclusion, according to a prominent DAP legislator.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated his apology to the Indian community for using an inappropriate term at a university forum, emphasizing that his comments did not reflect his values or intentions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced he will personally supervise all issues concerning the Indian community, aiming to strengthen government policy coordination while maintaining the Human Resources Minister's existing role.
BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has committed to appointing two executive council positions for the Indian community should the Barisan Nasional coalition secure victory in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state elections.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has outlined a comprehensive framework for empowering Malaysia's Indian community, centred on education quality, welfare provision, and employment access through enhanced grassroots engagement.
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A political analyst has urged the Indian community in Negeri Sembilan to cast votes based on long-term political stability and government performance, not political manoeuvring, ahead of the August 1 state election.
Malaysia's National Registration Department has approved 286 MyKAS temporary resident identity cards from the Indian community since 2022, representing a 96% approval rate. The department also processed late birth registrations and citizenship applications.
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A senior PKR politician has called on Malaysia's Indian community to back Pakatan Harapan in the upcoming Johor state election, citing concrete policy achievements and financial allocations under the MADANI agenda rather than traditional political messaging.
The Malaysian government has allocated over RM12 million to empower the Indian community through early education subsidies and support for Hindu temples, reaching thousands of families and religious institutions nationwide.