Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says a more inclusive approach in addressing the Bumiputera economy means resolving issues affecting other communities too.
KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming Bumiputera economic congress will be inclusive in discussing ways to tackle economic issues faced by the community, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar said such an inclusive approach, compared to previous years, in addressing the Bumiputera economy, would mean resolving issues affecting other communities too.
He said the government wanted the participation of the Chinese and Indian chambers of commerce, particularly the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM).
“I hope ACCCIM is ready to discuss (such issues) because a more inclusive approach means that, in talking about the Bumiputera economy, issues involving small and medium-sized enterprises or the poor among the Indian community will be addressed together,” he said at the chambers’ Chinese New Year celebration here.
The congress is scheduled to be held from Feb 29 to March 2 and is set to be attended by more than 3,000 participants, including those from the Malay, Kadazandusun, Dayak, Iban and Orang Asli communities.
It will focus on 10 main clusters, including educational and human capital reforms, strengthening the halal industry, Sabah and Sarawak’s Bumiputera economy, and new technology.
Anwar said although the event is called a Bumiputera economic congress, the government’s attention is not limited to challenges encountered by only the Bumiputeras.
On graft, he said his administration was committed to addressing the problem impartially.
“We have no tolerance for corruption, regardless of whether (one is) Chinese, Indian or Malay.
“There is no racial profiling – if you are corrupt, we will pursue you without compromise.”
Source: freemalaysiatoday.com
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