Published: Friday October 16, 2009 MYT 12:49:00 PM
Proposal to set up Umno Foundation and Dewan Ulamak
KUALA LUMPUR: An Umno Foundation should be established to provide financial aid to needy members, especially to help them pay their medical bills and for children’s education, the Umno general assembly was told Friday.
An Umno delegate from Penang, Shabudin Yahaya, said that although many foundations had been formed, they did not operate in Umno’s name.
“We want a foundation with Umno’s brand so that the party remains relevant. Only then would Umno’s presence reach the grassroots and be accepted by the people,” he said when debating the presidential address in conjunction with the Umno general assembly.
He said Umno had helped many people in need, but had forgotten its own members.
“That is why we need a foundation to help the Umno members,” he added.
Shabudin also suggested that Umno set up its own “Dewan Ulamak” to tackle issues on Islam.
“Today (Kelantan Mentri Besar Datuk) Nik (Abdul) Aziz (Nik Mat) only rambles, while official religious agencies play safe when there are issues (on Islam),” he added.
Perlis delegate Ahmad Bakri Ali hoped Umno would continue to make poverty eradication its main agenda to win the people’s heart.
“Poverty is not a new problem. The poor and the backward are not only in the rural areas, but also in town. Poverty is not only measured in terms of income alone, but also lack of basic facilities.
“Health and education aid for the poor should be given priority. The poor should be given fish first, only then the fishing rods,” he added. -- Bernama
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