KUALA LUMPUR: The prime minister's assurance a few days ago that problems affecting Malaysian Indians would be addressed is music to the ears of Indian voters, said MIC deputy president Datuk G. Palanivel.
Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's pledge would also ensure the community's continued support for the ruling coalition, contrary to the opposition's belief that there would be a swing in Indian votes this general election.
"The prime minister's assurance shows his sincerity in wanting to help the (Indian) community. But it does not mean that the MIC has done nothing.
"There is only so much we can do."
Palanivel said the recent announcement by Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin
Hussein that the ministry would set up a special fund to help 85,000 Indian children in estates had also gone down well with the community.
On another note, Palanivel, who is contesting the Hulu Selangor parliamentary seat, said he was happy with the "blue wave sweeping through the constituency".
"As for Hulu Selangor, I have held negotiations with UMW Bhd, the owners of Serendah estate (in Hulu Selangor), and they have agreed that a Tamil school be built on their land. Once ready, parents need not send their children to Rawang.
"(Selangor) Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo has also allocated a plot of land for the relocation of the Ladang Escort Tamil school."
Palanivel, who is the deputy minister in the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, also said the government would construct a dedicated goods train track linking Serendah and Port Klang, which would spur industrial and housing development in Serendah, Bukit Beruntung, Bukit Sentosa and Taman Bunga Raya in Hulu Selangor.
Asked on the support for BN in the parliamentary constituency, he said the Malay, Chinese and Indians were backing BN fully.
"Our ceramah are popular. I know the support will be translated into votes for BN."
Palanivel will face Parti Keadilan Rakyat's Zainal Abidin Ahmad.
Hulu Selangor has some 58,000 voters. In 2004, Palanivel beat Ismail Kamus of Pas by 14,483 votes.
"The prime minister's assurance shows his sincerity in wanting to help the (Indian) community. But it does not mean that the MIC has done nothing.
"There is only so much we can do."
Palanivel said the recent announcement by Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin
Hussein that the ministry would set up a special fund to help 85,000 Indian children in estates had also gone down well with the community."As for Hulu Selangor, I have held negotiations with UMW Bhd, the owners of Serendah estate (in Hulu Selangor), and they have agreed that a Tamil school be built on their land. Once ready, parents need not send their children to Rawang.
"(Selangor) Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo has also allocated a plot of land for the relocation of the Ladang Escort Tamil school."
Palanivel, who is the deputy minister in the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, also said the government would construct a dedicated goods train track linking Serendah and Port Klang, which would spur industrial and housing development in Serendah, Bukit Beruntung, Bukit Sentosa and Taman Bunga Raya in Hulu Selangor.
Asked on the support for BN in the parliamentary constituency, he said the Malay, Chinese and Indians were backing BN fully.
"Our ceramah are popular. I know the support will be translated into votes for BN."
Palanivel will face Parti Keadilan Rakyat's Zainal Abidin Ahmad.
Hulu Selangor has some 58,000 voters. In 2004, Palanivel beat Ismail Kamus of Pas by 14,483 votes.
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