Monday, February 11, 2019

Group of NGOs reaching out to society via NGO Carnival in conjunction with 37th Edition of Ipoh Car Free Day

27 January 2019

Perak MB Dato' Seri Ahmad Faizal (3rd from right) and YB Hasnul Zulkarnain (4th from right) during the launch of Karnival NGO Prihatin Perak

Perak MB flagged off the cycling team during Ipoh Car Free Day

A group of 25 NGOs in Perak under a coalition known as the Gabungan NGO Prihatin Perak organised an NGO Carnival themed “We Care” recently in conjunction with the 37th edition of the Ipoh Car Free Day. The programme held in collaboration with Ipoh City Council was graced by Perak Chief Minister, Dato Seri Ahmad Faizal Bin Dato’ Azumu. Also presence include Perak State Exco for NGO, Hasnul Zulkarnain, Tualang Sekah State Assemblyman, Dato’ Nolee Ashilin, new Perak State Secretary, Zainal Azman and Ipoh City Council Secretary, Zakuan Zakaria.

Perak MB delivering his opening speech during Karnival NGO Prihatin launching

Cycling to the venue of Karnival Ngo Prihatin. From left: Dato Jurey Rosli, Dr. Richard Ng, YB Hasnul Zulkarnain, Perak MB, and Perak State Secretary

A total of 30 booths participated by members of the coalition and several government agencies including Ipoh City Council, Perak Water Board, Raja Perempuan Bainun Hospital, National Anti-Narcotics Agency and Perak Crime Prevention and Community Policing were on display to showcase to the public on the services offered by the NGOs. Over 5,000 people attended the event, which was held every 4th Sunday of the month to help promote Ipoh as a low carbon city.

Part of the Yayasan Pendidikan Kampar team performing the zumba

Pertubuhan Wanita Prihatin Perak with MB Perak promoting "Say to to Smoking"

Among the NGO participating in the carnival include; Pertubuhan Wanita Prihatin Perak, Yayasan Pendidikan Kampar, Teduhan Kelana, Puteri Islam, KOHIJAU/Ipoh City Watch, Perak Dementia Association, Malaysia Hindu Sangam and Lions Club of Perak Silver State.

Dr. Richard Ng with Malaysia Hindu Sangam team

Perak MB and YB Hasnul at KOHIJAU's booth with the "Best of Best" and "Best in Climate Change" trophies

 According to NGO coalition chairman, Prof. Dr. Richard Ng, the carnival was mooted to provide information to the public about the various social services available. It was in line with their slogan “We care” to make aware to the public that there are NGOs in Perak who are helmed by people with various expertise and are passionate in serving the society. He hoped that the carnival can also help to get the youths especially school students to take part as volunteers to help provide various services to the society mentored by the NGOs.

YB Hasnul Zulkarnain with KOHIJAU's team



Among the services being showcased by the NGOs include health care for the elderly and disabled people, education services for the minority group, environmental and recycling awareness, skills display by the homeless, information on dementia and religious studies. Also available free for the public include eyes and ears checkup, diabetics and hypertension checkup, and display of various culture.

At the closing ceremony with YB Hasnul and members of Gabungan NGO Prihatin Perak

During his opening speech, Ahmad Faizal congratulated the NGO coalition adviser Datin Normah Hanum and chairman, Prof. Dr. Richard Ng for their success in bringing over 30 NGOs and government agencies to come together to showcase their services. He stressed that NGO plays important role as the third force in helping the society with various social problems. He also congratulated KOHIJAU for being awarded the JCIM SDA2018 “Best of the Best” and “Best in Climate Change” award which make Perak proud as the best NGO in Malaysia for its Sustainable Development Goal efforts.




He later flagged off the cycling team and make a tour to the booths being displayed along the 2km Jalan Raja DiHilir in front of Raja Perempuan Taayah school. Perak Chief Minister later mingled with the participants at the PORT booth and visited a few of the booth before rushing to KL.




YB Hasnul Zulkarnain has consented to do the official closing ceremony. During the closing ceremony, Gabungan NGO Prihatin Adviser, Datin Normah Hanum thanked everyone for their hardwork and contributions to ensure the success of the programme. Four booths under the NGO category were adjudged among the best decorated booth. They are: 1. Yayasan Pendidikan Kampar, 2. Malaysia Hindu Sangam Perak, 3. KOHIJAU and 4. Puteri Islam. In the other non NGO related category; 1. People of Remarkable Talent (PORT),  2. Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insan Sikh (PPIS)  
3. Hospital Raja Perempuan Bainun (HRPB) and 4. Lembaga Air Perak (LAP). 





He presented certificates of appreciation to representatives of NGOs participating in the booth. In his closing speech, he congratulated the participants which comprised of multi ethnic group and commended them for making the effort to come together and work as a team to prove that we can all co-exist in harmony helping each other and the society.

The carnival which began at 7.00am ended at 10.00am.

The Gabungan NGO Prihatin Committee members that have work very hard to ensure the smooth running of the NGO Carnival


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