New franchise programme to empower Indian community, says Ramanan

PETALING JAYA: The government will launch a new franchise-related initiative aimed at supporting the development of the Indian community, said Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. He said the programme, the first of its kind, was crafted by his ministry under Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) and is scheduled to be launched later this month. He...

Hoping for collaboration opportunities for local artists during AR Rahman concert

KUALA LUMPUR: The concert by Indian composer AR Rahman on July 27 should provide opportunities for local artists to collaborate with the world-renowned singer. Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk R. Ramanan said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed the matter in his meeting with AR Rahman at the Parliament Building on Tuesday (July...