Successful Indians urged to help needy

Friday June 6, 2008

Successful Indians urged to help needy


SUCCESSFUL Indian businessmen have been urged to help poor and deserving Indians in the country.

Makkal Osai reported yesterday that if possible, they should also help Tamil schools and Hindu temples, which faced problems in maintenance and refurbishment.

Industrialist R. Perumal made this call after attending a cultural show organised by the Indian youths of Taman Desa Ria, Sungai Way.

He said it was important for people to unite so that necessary aid could be channelled to deserving causes.

He said successful businessmen should at least allocate a small portion of their profits to help the poor, Tamil schools and also temples which needed money to organise their festivals or for renovations.

He said many Tamil schools were having problems with maintenance as they were only partly aided by the Government.

More structured internship programme for university students

Makkal Osai also reported that the Higher Education Ministry would implement a more structured internship programme for university students beginning next month.

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said his ministry was focusing on developing undergraduates into competent and innovative individuals with high moral values in order to meet national and international needs.

The programme aims to enhance the employability of graduates by giving them the skills and experience related to their field of study in view of concerns raised by employers with regard to the quality of graduates.