PM asks Indian community to place trust in BN

Najib (centre) with MIC leaders after launching the MIC general assembly

 

KUALA LUMPUR: The nation's Indian community must place its trust in Barisan Nasional for the 13th general election to ensure a good future, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

He said support from the Indian community had waned in the last general election.

He said the dip in support was not due to their confidence in Pakatan Rakyat, but the desire for Barisan to transform and be more attentive to their needs.

"Over the last four years, Barisan has been paying attention to the Indian community and this has helped win back their trust," he said when launching the 66th MIC general assembly here Sunday.

He cited the RM540mil allocation for Tamil primary schools since 2009 as an example of the Government being more attentive towards the community's needs.

Najib, who is also Barisan chairman, warned the Indian community of the empty promises of the Opposition to gain their support in the coming polls.

He noted the Opposition was playing up the issue of the alleged 300,000 stateless Indians.

He said so far, 9,000 Indians had come forward to register with the National Registration Department for their citizenship, MyKad and birth certificates.

"I assure you that the matter will be resolved for those who come forward and are eligible," he added.

(Source: The Star Website - December 9, 2012)