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Promise 54: Empowering societal institutions, civil society and

social entrepreneurship

Social organisations, civil society and social entrepreneurship are

important elements of a modern country. They also have a long history in

Islamic and Asian civilisations and play an important role in complementing

the role of the government.

Pakatan Harapan is therefore committed to contributing to the growth of

these organisations and to be an example to the ASEAN region. We will

simplify the process of establishing welfare bodies, foundations and

legitimate non-governmental organisations.

Existing bodies, such as associations, limited company guarantees, trustees

and others will be reviewed so that a better and simple structure can be

created to enable the smooth functioning of these outfits.

Additionally, the Pakatan Harapan Government will also ensure that the

process for welfare bodies get tax exemptions is more transparent, easier

and free from abuse or interference of political power. For this purpose, a

Commission on Charities and Non-Profit Organisations will take over the

responsibilities of the Registrar of Societies and Companies Commission of

Malaysia.

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