KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian government will engage non-governmental organisations as its strategic partner in championing the people's well-being, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said. He said the NGOs, being a new power, play an important role in championing the people's interests."The NGOs, which are partners at the grassroots, and their leaders contribute their time and energy voluntarily to achieve their respective objectives, whether in championing for women's right, persons with disabilities or protection for children.
"Therefore, they are part of our society whose role are becoming more important," he said when opening the 1Malaysia People's Welfare (KAR1SMA) programme.- Najib said the government should be close with the NGOs, instead of waiting for them to come forward.
- "We want to further enhance our outreach programme and we ensure that whatever decisions we make it is to facilitate channeling of government aid to the needy," he added.
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