KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 ― The government sees that Civil Society Organisations are playing an important role during the Covid-19 recovery period, particularly through the implementation of Budget 2022 measures, to help empower the local communities that they serve.
“In short, civil society are key development partners for the government,” he said in his opening address at the virtual Hasanah Forum 2021 today. “This was done by partnering with CSOs in the areas of education, supporting livelihoods and providing direct food aid, specifically during the movement control order .
As such, he said the government is looking forward to continuing and further strengthening its partnership with CSOs to leverage their expertise and reach.