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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.
Malaysia's Rahmah welfare initiatives now serve nine million citizens, with the Sara programme budget climbing to RM15 billion as the government expands social safety nets.
Malaysia has launched a new anti-bullying tribunal with 56 members, headed by a judge, to offer victims an alternative channel when schools and institutions fail to address complaints adequately.