NGOs Striving to Improve Lives

By Carolyn Khor

June 2024 FEATURE
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The Deputy President of PEYATIM, Mohd Yussof Latiff.
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NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGOS) in Penang have long served as the backbone of the community. Most, especially those dedicated to welfare and societal well-being, operate quietly, while a select few garner attention for their outspoken advocacy on issues such as governance and policy-making. Penang Monthly spoke to three NGOs to get an insight into how they have been faring after years of assisting the less fortunate in Penang.Children of the Penang Muslim Orphans' Welfare Federation at a football field.Persekutuan Kebajikan Anak-Anak...

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Carolyn Khor

is a former ministerial press secretary, a former United Nations volunteer and an independent researcher/writer.

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