Introducing Gelombang Saksama
A coalition of 19 Indian NGOs known as Gelombang Saksama has proposed establishing a dedicated statutory body, a ₱public-private funding vehicle and a Cabinet committee to address the Indian community’s socio-economic challenges,_ Former Klang MP Encik Charles Santiago, speaking for the coalition, said the statutory body would serve as the main agency responsible for implementing measures to improve the community’s socio-economic position. “We believe that body should be the parent body responsible for managing efforts to improve the socio-economic situation and address the deprivation faced by the Indian community,” he told a press conference at Hotel Armada, here, after meeting Bersama leaders. NGOs in Gelombang Saksama include the Hindu Youth Organisation, the Selangor Indian Consultative Council, the Telugu Association of Malaysia, Hindu Seva Sangam, MySkills Foundation, Tamil Foundation, as well as the Educational, Welfare & Research Foundation Malaysia. Santiago said the seco...