SELANGOR, 29 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) is distributing 22,000 MADANI food aid packages nationwide to assist Indian families in need ahead of Deepavali 2026.
Human Resources Minister Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan officiated the Deepavali 2026 Food Basket Distribution Flag-Off Ceremony at Dewan Rakyat Batu Caves, Selangor.
The initiative aims to ease household expenses and help families prepare for the festive celebration.
Ramanan said the contributions were intended to reduce the financial burden on parents while allowing children and families to enjoy the festive season.
Also present were Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, KESUMA Secretary-General Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof and senior representatives from the ministry’s agencies.
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TalentCorp Malaysia was entrusted with coordinating the programme under the leadership of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Biruntha Mooruthi.
The initiative involves collaboration with the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO), Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp), Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
The programme also highlights the MADANI principle of compassion and the Tamil philosophy “Yaadhum Oore, Yaavarum Kelir”, which promotes unity and the belief that all people belong to one human family.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of TalentCorp Malaysia, the initiative reflects cooperation among KESUMA agencies to support vulnerable communities and promote inclusivity during the festive season – The Capital Post
