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Malaysia's MITRA unit is rolling out grassroots development programmes for the Indian community nationwide, with RM65.5 million in new initiatives and an expanded annual budget of RM150 million aimed at education, entrepreneurship and social welfare.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on government-linked entities and private companies to ensure their development projects create meaningful opportunities for middle- and lower-income groups, warning that failure to do so risks widening Malaysia's wealth gap.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's economic progress and development must benefit all segments of society, particularly grassroots communities, rather than focusing solely on large-scale and high-tech projects.