MELAKA, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The Uyarvu MADANI business grant programme managed by the Malaysian Indian Community Transformation Unit (MITRA) has received more than 8,000 applications, far exceeding its initial target of 700 recipients.
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- Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the figures reflected strong demand and an overwhelming response to the assistance among Indian entrepreneurs, particularly those from the B40 and M40 income groups.
- Ramanan said MITRA also implemented various other assistance programmes covering education, dialysis treatment, medical aid and welfare assistance for senior citizens, in addition to business grants.
- “This visit aims to obtain direct feedback from the community on the types of assistance needed to ensure MITRA’s programmes continue to benefit the intended target groups,” he said.
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