KLANG, Nov 15 — Selangor remains committed to embracing and honouring the rich diversity of its multi-ethnic society, with mutual respect and appreciation for differences serving as the cornerstone of unity.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said mutual understanding across communities is essential to ensuring Selangor remains progressive and competitive.
“Beyond celebrating Aidilfitri, we also celebrate Chinese New Year, Christmas, and Deepavali. Deepavali holds profound significance for the lives, philosophy, and journey of the Indian community.
“We want to ensure that our beloved state of Selangor values diversity and celebrates a multiracial society, one where people not only respect but also truly understand one another,” he said while speaking at the Selangor State-level Deepavali Celebration at Dataran Klang last night.Amirudin linked this approach to the aspiration of ensuring that Selangor continues to progress and remain competitive as it approaches its centenary, about 30 years from now.
At the same event, he presented aid totalling RM5 million to 87 Tamil-type National-type Schools (SJKT), as well as RM2.012 million in financial assistance through the Selangor Financial Aid for Houses of Worship of Five Religions (LIMAS) program.
He also distributed aid to 200 entrepreneurs under the Selangor Indian Entrepreneur Equipment Assistance Program (i-SEED).
Meanwhile, state executive councillor for poverty eradication Papparaidu Veraman said the state government aims to ensure the Indian community shares in the fruits of Selangor’s development and prosperity, in line with its commitment to prioritising the well-being of all its citizens.
In a speech delivered on his behalf by Klang Member of Parliament, Ganabatirau Veraman, he said the Selangor Budget 2027 creates broader opportunities for graduates and job seekers, including those from the Indian community, to connect directly with employers.
He added that the initiative is also intended to upskill these individuals and strengthen their employability across industries.
“Our goal is to ensure that the Indian community is not merely a statistic in Selangor’s economic growth, but rather a beneficiary and a key partner in the state’s development.
“We want children from the Indian community to receive a quality education, the youth to have better employment opportunities, low-income families to receive appropriate protection, and entrepreneurs to have the space to grow their businesses,” he said.
