ALOR SETAR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to introduce a more structured approach to developing minority communities, including the Siamese community, under Budget 2027, with a focus on improving education, skills, incomes and entrepreneurship.
General : Government Urged To Adopt Structured Approach To Minority Community Development
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- Former Senator Datuk Seri Boon Som Inong said this could be achieved by establishing a dedicated minority community development fund, setting up a dedicated agency or unit at the federal level, and formulating a long-term development plan.
- The Malaysia Siamese Bumiputera Chambers of Commerce president also proposed the establishment of a Department of Minority Community Affairs and Development or a dedicated agency to coordinate programmes, ensure allocations reach the intended beneficiaries and identify needs at the grassroots level.
- The third proposal was to formulate a Malaysia Minority Community Development Plan covering five to 10 years, with measurable targets including improvements in educational attainment, the number of entrepreneurs, youth participation in TVET and household incomes.
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