13 NGOs join hands with Rasuah Busters to form Selangor, KL team
NURUL AISYAH MOHD NOR
SHAH ALAM - Wan Azliana Wan Adnan, the president of Pertubuhan Aspirasi Wanita Malaysia (ASWA) has been elected to lead Selangor and Kuala Lumpur #RasuahBusters team.
Her appointment was made during the #RasuahBusters Selangor/KL Coalition meeting in Shah Alam, among 13 NGOs representing Selangor and the Federal Territory's Senior Councillors.
Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia (IKRAM), Pertubuhan Pemuda Gema Malaysia (GEMA), Universal Peace Federation Malaysia (UPF), Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM), Persatuan Patriot Kebangsaan (PARTIOT), Gabungan Pertubuhan Islam Bukan Kerajaan (ACCIN), and Ajar-ajar Malaysia (AAM) are among the non-governmental organisations.
Wan Azliana sees the appointment as a trust and responsibility and is committed to working with other coalition as a team to root out corruption in this state.
"I am emotionally moved by the trust placed in me.
"I will do my best to shoulder this responsibility," she added.
When questioned about her hopes for the future of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, she said that Rasuah Busters should focus on three issues: education, awareness, and legislative.
Rasuah Busters is part of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that brings various NGOs to work together to fight against corruption.
Chief Executive Officer of #RasuahBusters, Nurhayati Nordin said each state implements programmes in accordance with the needs of the state.
Nurhayati also said the issue of corruption should be raised in schools, universities, and various organisations.
"What Selangor does can be a model for other states to follow,” she added.
The Rasuah Busters convoy will head to Kelantan and Terengganu next month.
