Aug 18 2007
MIC welcomes Abdullah’s rebuttal to allegations
KUALA LUMPUR: The MIC has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's rebuttal to allegations that the Government had failed to help the Indian community.
Its president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said the party thanked Abdullah for giving the true picture that Barisan Nasional had always assisted the Indian community to advance economically and socially.
Abdullah had on Thursday expressed disappointment that there were groups still claiming that the Indian community was 50 years behind the others, despite continuous efforts by the Government to address its needs.
He was commenting on a memorandum submitted by a group saying that the Government had failed to help the Indian community.
Samy Vellu, who is also the Works Minister, said any fair-minded person could acknowledge the many achievements of the Indian community in economics, religion, education and social aspects.
“Thousands of temples were constructed or rebuilt, all with the help of the Barisan government.
“Thousands of Indian students have also undergone and are undergoing tertiary education in public and private universities while the MIC alone has created 32,000 semi-professionals through its TAFE College in Seremban,” he added.
Samy Vellu said the MIC would safeguard the legitimate rights of the Indian community with the continuous support of the people and party members.
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