Curb on volunteers distributing aid is to protect them, says Ismail Sabri


Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob acknowledges that civil society groups are among the first to help whenever there is a crisis. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, March 29, 2020.

PUTRAJAYA’S directive prohibiting civil society and volunteer organisations from directly distributing aid is meant to protect them from Covid-19, said Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The senior minister said the government issued the order after receiving advice from the Health Ministry.


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  • Which is better, the NGOs helping out all this while or Rela whom we heard a lot from migrants

    Posted 3 years ago by S L

  • In the meantime, France has set up a website (www.jeveuxaider.gouv.fr) to help NGOs recruit volunteers...

    Posted 3 years ago by Anak Kampung

    • NGOs and also public service entities, for four specific missions.

      Posted 3 years ago by Anak Kampung