KUALA LUMPUR: The unity government's commitment to the Indian community will continue under 2025 Budget through specific programmes, as implemented previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said that the government had never neglected the welfare of the Indian community in the country and continuously improved all key aspects, including education, places of worship, and employment opportunities.
In a Facebook post yesterday, he said RM1.5 million had been allocated for Deepavali food baskets so far, while RM20 million had been channelled for the construction of crematoriums in several states, including Kedah, Johor, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, and Penang.
"In fact, before this, the government had also provided funds to the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra), and increased funds for programmes such as Tekun Nasional and Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia to assist the Indian community," he said in a Facebook post today.
The Prime Minister said he delivered the message regarding the government's efforts for the Indian community during a meeting with members of Parliament, state assemblymen, and media representatives from the community today, and reminded the attendees of the importance of maintaining harmony among all races.
"May the socioeconomic status of the Indian community in this country continue to improve in the future," he added.
The 2025 Budget is expected to be tabled in Parliament on Oct 18.