NGOs join hands to set up Rasuah Busters Perlis

KUALA PERLIS - Several NGOs have joined hands to curb corruption by forming 'Rasuah Busters Perlis' in the northern state.

Rasuah Busters Chief Executive Officer Nurhayati Nordin said a committee led by Nor Halmey Hamdah has also been created to look at corruption issues.

Among the NGOs are the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Foundation (YARM) Perlis, the Malaysian Islamic Youth Force (ABIM), the Malaysian Islamic Kindergarten Association (Pertim), Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia (Ikram) and Aspirasi Prihatin Malaysia.

Others who support the initiative are Pos Malaysia, National Council of Women's Organisations Malaysia, Perlis; Suanphak Car Club, Pos Semenanjung Uniform Workers Union (UPUS) Perlis and Perlis Registered Nursery Association were also present to support our efforts.

Norhayati further said during a gathering with fellow Busters Corruption Coalition at the Savana Hotel that Perlis is the first state to receive a visit from the #RasuahBusters North Convoy in a week-long tour that will end on June 18.

“I am grateful and thankful to the friends of Rasuah Busters Perlis who are willing to attend and support our efforts.

"I hope this meeting does not end here and more programmes can be arranged to boost Rasuah Busters in Perlis," he said.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Rasuah Busters Perlis Team Nor Halmey Hamdah said the committee can help fight corruption in Perlis.

"The corruption issue in Perlis is not as critical as in mainland. So we should eradicate it before it gets worse," he said.

His party also welcomes more NGO partners from Perlis to join them.

Commenting further, the visit of the #RasuahBusters North Convoy in Perlis were warmly welcomed by residents as they either honked or gave a thumbs-up whenever they saw a Rasuah Buster car.

Abdul Alim Restaurant operator, Abdul Alim Abdul Hameed, 63, said he rejects corruption and hopes such act will not take place in his restaurant.

"Today Rasuah Busters visited my shop and gave posters to create awareness on corruption. I strongly support their efforts because not many people are daring enough to oppose corruption openly," he said when met at a restaurant in Pekan Kangar here.

Meanwhile, Kangar Mail Delivery Center (PSM) Delivery Manager Nor Hasmadi Lahamzah said Rasuah Buster would motivate people to talk about the topic or the depth of it in the state.

The #RasuahBusters North convoy also had the opportunity to visit Padang Besar to distribute leaflets and anti-corruption campaign materials to traders and visitors at the Padang Besar Shopping Arcade.