Shahidan hits out at NGOs that didn’t help
January 23, 2006
The Star

KANGAR: Perlis Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim has hit out at non-governmental organisations for purportedly not helping flood victims recently. 

He said the only NGO he saw was the Tzu Chi Merit Buddhist Association, which visited every evacuation centre, giving food, drinks and money, and also love, care and relief. 

“They don’t receive any government aid but they were there to help,” he said after attending a gathering organised by the state Family, Woman and Development Council here yesterday. 

“The organisation has 200 volunteers who are committed to the duties given to them.”  

Shahidan said Tzu Chi volunteers were seen hugging old people and comforting them.  

“We have several NGOs in Perlis and they receive government aid. But when it comes to real life situations, not even one of them could be seen,” he said.  

Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/1/23/nation/13188168&sec=nation