Amanah forms Indian Muslim panel to help minority group

KUALA LUMPUR: A special Indian Muslim committee has been set up within Parti Amanah Negara to look after the interest of the minority group.

Amanah communications director Khalid Samad said the decision to set up the committee was made in response to the formation of a new political party, Parti India Muslim Bersatu Malaysia (PIBM), last week.

“Rather than form a minority political party for a minority (group), why not consider joining us and let your voice be heard effectively.

“If you are in a small party, your voice will only be loud within your party but may have little impact and attention for your concerns,” he said during a brief ceremony to accept the application of new members to the party held at Menara PT80 here.

“In the past, when the Indian Muslim community wanted to air their grouses, they did so via an NGO or associations that they had set up. I believe this was not enough for them and why they formed a political party,” he said.

“However, I urge them to consider joining Amanah as their voice will be better represented and integrated with Malaysia as a whole.”

Amanah, said Khalid, was willing to accept members from all races and backgrounds to add diversity to the party.

“We do not want to be a party seen only to be the voice of a specific community,” he said.