Geographical factors, socioeconomic class, background, and ethnicity all mould the development of a community and an individual. Gaps in the existing system limits the access of some of these communities, especially the Indian, Orang Asli and Orang Asal communities, to basic facilities, quality education, career opportunities, and comfortable housing which are important elements to improve their social mobility and standard of living.
Strategic interventions need to be implemented at every stage of the development. HARAPAN is confident that we can continue proactive efforts to bridge the socioeconomic gap between communities by increasing competitiveness so that no one is left behind in benefitting from the nation’s prosperity.
Stateless Conundrum
Solving the problem of statelessness within the Indian community and other communities, which will be coordinated through a special committee under the PMO and its report presented in Parliament and reviewed by the Special Select Committee in Parliament. This Special Committee will also coordinate immediate assistance in accordance with the needs of this group until the citizenship application process is completed.
Family Support
Cash assistance will be provided for each child every month up to 6 years of age to overcome the lack of nutrition that occurs during an important phase of development. This will help to avoid the issue of stunting.
Eradicate Discrimination
Addressing all forms of discriminatory barriers especially in the education sector, in the workplace and in matters of residential tenancy.
Access to Education and Training
Expanding access to Public Higher Education Institutes (IPTA) and placements for skills-based training (TVET) for youth from these communities.
Socio Economic Development
Reviewing socioeconomic development units such as MITRA and introducing a special “Makkal Malarchi” Fund for the social, economic and welfare developments of the people. Empowering support programs with a minimum quota of 40% for women and the PWDs for the purpose of skill training, grants for small businesses, and home industries.
Home Ownership
Addressing the housing problems faced by this community, especially farmers and former farmers and Orang Asli from villages that have lost their homes. Local Authorities and the state government will make it compulsory for housing developers to build houses for them based on the concept of ‘a house for a house’.
Economic and Business Opportunities
Provide assistance to increase participation in business, agriculture, and animal husbandry. Initiatives include the provision of micro credit schemes and funding support schemes, training, administrative and regulatory consultancy support with a minimum quota of 40% for women and the disabled.
Royal Commission of Inquiry
Establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate the abuse of power and misappropriation of funds dedicated to socioeconomic development such as Maika Holdings, MIED, SEED, SEDIC, NAAM, Penjana Kerja and MITRA, and others to ensure that all offenders are brought to justice.