PUTRAJAYA, July 24 (Bernama) -- The People's Well-being Initiative (Sejahtera MADANI) needs strong follow-through to ensure its success in eradicating urban poverty, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, said that while the initiative is a positive development, it must be followed through with comprehensive actions to ensure lasting impact for those in need.
“As often said, we cannot just give a man a fish — we must give him a fishing rod so that he can catch fish on his own.
“In other words, the programme must be long-term and include joint monitoring by the private sector, government-linked companies, government-linked investment companies and other bodies. This is a good approach,” he said.
He was speaking to the media after the launch of the Sejahtera MADANI initiative by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim here today.
Ahmad Zahid said the Sejahtera MADANI Fund, which has raised nearly RM120 million, covers not only financial aid but also goods, services and training.
He said the initiative is a commendable effort coordinated by the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department.
Sejahtera MADANI is a national initiative aimed at assisting poor and hardcore poor households registered under the National Poverty Database (eKasih system).
The initiative brings together various forms of aid interventions across ministries, agencies and the private sector to eradicate poverty in a focused and integrated manner.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said Sejahtera MADANI is a national initiative specifically designed to assist poor and hardcore poor households.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, said that while the initiative is a positive development, it must be followed through with comprehensive actions to ensure lasting impact for those in need.
“As often said, we cannot just give a man a fish — we must give him a fishing rod so that he can catch fish on his own.
“In other words, the programme must be long-term and include joint monitoring by the private sector, government-linked companies, government-linked investment companies and other bodies. This is a good approach,” he said.
He was speaking to the media after the launch of the Sejahtera MADANI initiative by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim here today.
Ahmad Zahid said the Sejahtera MADANI Fund, which has raised nearly RM120 million, covers not only financial aid but also goods, services and training.
He said the initiative is a commendable effort coordinated by the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department.
Sejahtera MADANI is a national initiative aimed at assisting poor and hardcore poor households registered under the National Poverty Database (eKasih system).
The initiative brings together various forms of aid interventions across ministries, agencies and the private sector to eradicate poverty in a focused and integrated manner.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said Sejahtera MADANI is a national initiative specifically designed to assist poor and hardcore poor households.