Government Is Committed In Efforts To Safeguard People’s Welfare: PETALING JAYA, Sept 7 -Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak tonight said that the federal government is committed in its efforts to safeguard the people’s interests by making their welfare an important agenda. He said continuous efforts would be made to ensure no one would be left out from enjoying the good life in the country, which he regarded as unique due to the multi-racial society and respect for one another. “As a caring government which always strive for the people’s welfare and well-being, efforts towards eradicating hardcore poverty and increasing the people’s income and living standard will be intensified,” he said at the launch of the DHRRA Malaysia’s Action Plan For Community Development here tonight. The text of the prime minister’s speech was read by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam. Also present was Deputy Education Minister P. Kamalanathan. Najib also reminded the need for all quarters, including non-governmental organisations, the corporate sector, community leaders, and individuals to work with the government in creating a high-income nation. He gave his promise that the Barisan Nasional (BN) government would keep the trust given by the people in the 13th general election. “We pledge to give emphasis on improving the economy and human development aimed at creating a competitive workforce and society community in the global arena,” he said. In his speech, the prime minister also praised DHRRA in publishing a book “Laungan Kebenaran Dokumen Pengenalan Diri”, which was used as a reference material on issues pertaining to identification document, that was distributed to 30,000 community leaders. Meanwhile DHRRA Malaysia president S. Saravanan said the organisation would focus on 10 matters through through the Community Development Action Plan Programme for the period from 2013 to 2023. The plan will cost RM2.95 million and is expected to benefit 86,450 people through programmes like women development, youth and sports, project to register Malaysian children, legal and counselling service and career guidance DHRRA raised RM334,000 for the programme tonight. dlvr.it/3wpDSD
Posted on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 05:32:16 +0000
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