What new measures ensure transparent RM27.19 million grant disbursement?

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A Monitoring Committee Will Oversee RM27.19 Million Grant Disbursals

A new monitoring committee will be established to ensure the transparent disbursement of the RM27.19 million allocated under the Socioeconomic Development Grant Programme for the Malaysian Indian community (PPSMI) 2023. This committee, chaired by Mitra chairman Datuk R. Ramanan, will conduct random visits to recipient organisations and participate in their programmes, with Mitra officers also performing spot checks on programme management. A total of 183 non-governmental organisations focused on education, welfare, economics, and career training have received these grants.
Committee Establishment and Chairmanship

A dedicated monitoring committee is being formed to oversee the RM27.19 million allocated for the PPSMI 2023. This committee will be chaired by Datuk R. Ramanan, who also serves as the chairman of Mitra, the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit. This leadership structure aims to provide direct oversight of the grant distribution process.
Monitoring and Verification Activities

The committee's mandate includes conducting random visits to organisations that have received grants to assess their operations. Furthermore, members of the committee will participate in the programmes organised by these recipient bodies. To complement these efforts, Mitra officers will be dispatched to conduct spot checks, specifically observing the management of programmes funded by the grants.
Grant Allocation and Recipient Profile

The RM27.19 million in grants has been distributed to 183 non-governmental organisations. These organisations focus on key areas such as education, welfare, economics, and career training, reflecting the programme's objective of socioeconomic development for the Malaysian Indian community. The total amount allocated for PPSMI grants this year is RM30 million.

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