NGO gesa laksana 3 cadangan perkasa masyarakat India

The 19 NGOs in India, known as the "Humane Wave," have proposed establishing a special, endowed body, a public-private financing instrument, and a Cabinet committee to address socio-economic challenges faced by the Indian community. Former Klang MP Charles Santiago, representing the coalition, stated that this body would serve as the primary agency responsible for implementing measures to improve the socio-economic standing and tackle poverty among the affected Indian population.

The proposed body should be the parent organization responsible for managing efforts to improve socio-economic conditions and address poverty among the Indian community.

Santiago's second proposal involves establishing a public-private financing instrument, with contributions from both Indian society and the government. He noted that a study by the relevant NGO suggested that approximately RM100 million could potentially be raised from the community within the first year to support initiatives in entrepreneurship, education, and charity.

His third proposal is the establishment of a Cabinet committee to tackle the issues faced by the Indian community. Santiago emphasized that the composition of the Cabinet committee should be formed as soon as possible, as it would form the basis of establishing the financing instrument and the special body he and the Humane Wave have proposed.

Santiago highlighted that the socio-economic conditions of Indians have worsened over the past decade, urging for more substantial efforts to strengthen the community, which constitutes roughly 6.5% of Malaysia's population. He questioned whether the community should remain weak or aspire to be strong. Meanwhile, Bersatu leader Rafizi Ramli said the party would consider the proposals during the drafting of their manifesto, which would eventually become the foundation of their party's platform.

He acknowledged concerns about previous promises made to the Indian community, emphasizing the need for implementation. Rafizi noted that while broader issues have been addressed, there will still be a need for special attention for those facing different issues and contexts based on their group.