Promoting Cleanliness and Sustainability in the Federal Territories
The government is prepared to allocate funds to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and associations interested in organising activities under the "Bersih Semua Tempat" (BeST) programme in the Federal Territories.
Initiating a Cleaner Environment
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa revealed that the initiative aims to promote cleanliness and incorporate a clean environment into the daily lives of Federal Territory residents. "We have provisions at the Federal Territories level to support this initiative. Our goal is to implement it at the community level, and we encourage NGOs to collaborate with us as strategic partners. A budget has been allocated to facilitate their involvement," she said.
BeST Programme Implementation
Dr Zaliha launched the BeST programme simultaneously for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan, stating that the implementation of the programme is in line with the efforts to promote the federal territories as clean and sustainable cities and at the same time build a positive image of the country for the 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship and the Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
Federal Territories Flag Flying Campaign
Earlier, Dr Zaliha also launched the Federal Territories Flag Flying Campaign in conjunction with the Federal Territories Day celebration this Feb 1. This year, 72,000 Federal Territories flags of various sizes will be distributed across Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan.
Partnership with NGOs
Dr Zaliha emphasized the importance of partnership with NGOs, stating that the government is prepared to allocate funds to support their involvement in the BeST programme. "We encourage NGOs to collaborate with us as strategic partners. A budget has been allocated to facilitate their involvement," she said.
Conclusion
The Bersih Semua Tempat (BeST) programme aims to promote cleanliness and sustainability in the Federal Territories. With the support of NGOs and associations, the government is confident that the programme will be a success in achieving its objectives. By promoting a clean environment, the programme will not only benefit the residents of the Federal Territories but also contribute to the country’s reputation as a clean and sustainable nation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the Bersih Semua Tempat (BeST) programme?
A: The programme aims to promote cleanliness and incorporate a clean environment into the daily lives of Federal Territory residents.
Q: How will the government support NGOs and associations in implementing the BeST programme?
A: The government is prepared to allocate funds to support NGOs and associations in implementing the BeST programme.
Q: What is the significance of the Federal Territories Flag Flying Campaign?
A: The campaign aims to promote the Federal Territories and build a positive image of the country for the 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship and the Visit Malaysia Year 2026.