“Allocations Based On Needs, Not Race,” Anwar Tells Dewan Negara

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25  (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised that allocations received by any community group should not be turned into a polemic, as all development initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (MP13) are implemented fairly and equitably.

Tabling the MP13 motion at the Dewan Negara today, Anwar said the MADANI government remains committed to ensuring that all groups, including Malays, Chinese, Indians, Bumiputera of Sabah and Sarawak, Orang Asli, women, Persons with Disabilities (OKU), and youth, receive benefits according to their needs.

“I am very unhappy with such polemics because they create the impression that Malays are comfortable… The same applies to the Indian or Chinese communities.

“So don’t argue when one community appears to receive more benefits. Allocations are based on needs, not race. If you want to request facilities for the Indian community, please do so. Malays are the majority in this country, and the majority of the poor are also Malays. That is why we must focus accordingly,” he said.

As an example, he cited the allocation of the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) and the Rahmah Basic Contribution (SARA), which are distributed inclusively, with almost 57 per cent of the recipients being Malays, while 7.57 per cent are Sabah Bumiputera and 6.23 per cent are Sarawak Bumiputera.

–BERNAMA

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