Subramaniam: Indian community fully support Najib

KUALA LUMPUR: The relationship between the Indian community in the country and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak has always been good, said MIC deputy president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam.
Speaking to the reporters after witnessing the signing of memorandum between the government of Malaysia and Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM) here today, Subramaniam, said the prime minister has always played a vital role in understanding the important issues pertaining to the Indian community.
"I would say since 2010, Najib has always given 100% attention to our community especially when it comes to the education of the Indian community.
"The government have invested about 640 million ringgit in Tamil school development," he said adding that this is the first time in Malaysian history for a prime minister to invest such amount on the Indian community.
When asked on whether the Indian community's support towards Najib's administration has taken a turn with some people asking the latter to step down from his position, Subramaniam said "We have never agreed with such claim."
Former Prime Mimister, Tun Mahathir Mohamad has kept up a steady stream of criticism against Najib on the controversial 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and the muder of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Meanwhile speaking at the ceremony, Dr Subramaniam said AFPM plays an essential role in providing training programmes for medical practitioners and primary care physicians.
"Such diligent and tireless effort to ensure competent family physicians by providing them with the necessary knowledge, attitude development, practical experience and skills is therefore commendable," he said.
He also added that as if for now about 6,000 general practitioners and 300 specialists are registered under his ministry.
Also present were, Director General of the Ministry of Health, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah and AFPM president, Prof. Datuk Dr D. M. Thuraiappah.