An Agenda For Action

To Address

Socio-economic Disadvantage Of Malaysian Indians

SPECIFIC INTERVENTION PROGRAMMES & TARGETS

MIC will work through the BN government to ensure there are clear provisions, programmes and targets established within the next five years.
The aspects covered here are a comprehensive set of measures specifically addressing the concerns of the bottom 30% of the Indian community.

FRAMEWORK FOR THE AGENDA

MIC recognizes that there are many unresolved socio economic grievances among a section of Indians in Malaysia. This section has been identified as the bottom 30 per cent who are low income families and who are living in urban poor neighborhoods.
A majority were plantation workers who migrated to urban areas in search of employment due to their displacement from plantation economy.
MIC acknowledges that a more targeted and comprehensive social development approach must be adopted as a national agenda by the Federal and State governments alongside with Malays and Chinese urban poor and low income families to undo this disadvantageous position.
MIC will provide effective leadership and be a strong voice within government to ensure Malaysian Indians are able to access the services and provisions of the government

STRATEGIES FOR THE AGENDA

MIC elected representatives in Federal and State government will ensure that the relevant government agencies and departments are more inclusive and provide access into the various social, educational and economic development programmes.
MIC will make effective representation in the Mid Term Review of the Ninth Malaysia Plan before it is tabled in Parliament on June 24, 2008 ensuring there are specific inclusions for the Indian community alongside with other low income and disadvantaged families and communities.
MIC established and funded institutions such as Maju Institute for Educational Development (MIED), AIMST University, TAFE College, Yayasan Pemulihan Sosial and Yayasan Strategik Sosial (YSS) will complement public sector provisions in addressing educational, economic, social and welfare needs of the Indian community.
MIC will foster a strong network and partnership between business, social, cultural and religious voluntary organizations in addressing community concerns and issues.