KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri R. Ramanan was given the mandate to address questions and issues related to Indian community affairs and the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (MITRA) during the winding-up session of the Supply Bill (Budget) 2025 debate in the Dewan Rakyat today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ramanan stated that this decision was made at a special meeting last week, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The meeting included himself, MITRA management, and several Members of Parliament representing the Indian community.

The meeting focused on discussing views and ideas to further empower the Indian community. The Prime Minister has also directed the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) to coordinate and increase programmes related to the Indian community.

For this purpose, Deputy Minister Ramanan is entrusted to oversee and ensure that the allocations in Budget 2025 for the community
achieve their goals.