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| Traditi onal ceremony: Abdul Ghani lighting a lamp during the special dinner organised by MIC Johor with the Indian community at the Dewan Raya Bandar Putra in Kulai. |
Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said that it was important for the Indian community to continue supporting the ruling Government as many problems faced by them are slowly being solved.
“So far the Government has helped in the development of Hindu temples, Tamil schools and more job opportunities for the Indian community especially in Governmental organisations,” he said.
He was speaking during a special dinner with the Indian community held at the Dewan Raya Bandar Putra in Kulai here recently.
The dinner which was attended by more than 3,000 people was also attended by MIC deputy president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam, Johor state MIC chairman Datuk K.S. Balakrishnan and other state representatives and officials.
Abdul Ghani said efforts were also being made to enhance business opportunities for the Indian community and this was aimed at bettering the community as a whole.
“The state government will continue aiding the Indian community here but we need the support of the people to do it,” he said.
Abdul Ghani also reminded the people to not easily believe the false promises of the Opposition.
“Pakatan Rakyat will not be able to take care of this country. Barisan Nasional however has a strong base and good constructive policies that will help the country grow in the coming years,” he said.
He added that the people should think rasionally and should weigh the odds before making a decision for change.
“Some people just want a change because BN has been leading for so many years but the people need to understand that taking a chance with the Opposition could lead to disaster,” he said.
During the dinner, the guests were entertained with a wide array of performances including traditional dances, modern dances and songs sung by guests performers.
(Source: The Star Online)
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