Malay/Muslim community has made good social progress, vibrant next generation needed to continue success: Shanmugam

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Malay/Muslim community has made tremendous progress, but needs a vibrant next generation to continue success: Shanmugam

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SINGAPORE - The Malay/Muslim community has made good social progress, but for it to continue to be successful, it needs a vibrant next generation, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam.

But Mr Shanmugam, who was speaking at the Berita Harian's Achiever of the Year award ceremony, assured that the Government will keep the proportion of Malays here stable.He also pledged that the Government will continue to work with the community to encourage excellence and achieve better outcomes for all.

He also highlighted the work by continuing education and training provider Mendaki Sense, which has helped more than 650 people land a job.First, in the area of income, the minister noted that the median monthly household income of Malay households has risen by more than 80 per cent over 15 years, from $2,900 in 2000 to $5,340 in 2015.

He said:"Tremendous progress has been made, bright future for the children… who can get good jobs and excel. And that is also our wider Singapore story."

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