M'SIAN PM HOPES GIVING AWAY AID CULTURE IS CONTINUED BY THE YOUNG

KEPALA BATAS (Malaysia), Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has said that he hopes the culture of giving away aid and contributions to the less well-off people can be continued by the younger generation in the future.

He said he was glad to see the tendency of young entrepreneurs today
who were willing to give away aid and contributions to lighten the burden of the
less fortunate.

He said this good culture should be continued to ensure the hardcore poor
receive the necessary assistance.

"It is also in line with the government's policy to eradicate hardcore
poverty in the country so that these people can share the bounty from the
country's development and happiness," he said at the Hari Raya aid presentation
ceremony in the Pinang Tunggal state constituency here Saturday.

Present were Abdullah's wife Jeanne Abdullah, Pinang Tunggal
Assemblyman Roslan Saidin and the donors' representatives.

More than 200 people comprising the poor, orphans, single mothers and the
disabled received the aid.

Similar events were held in the Bertam and Penaga state constituencies
Saturday.

Abdullah who is Member of Parliament for Kepala Batas, said the country
also wanted to see the younger generation who had succeeded to have the sense of
responsibility, kindness and humanity in carrying on their daily lives.

"Now, more of our young people have become successful entrepreneurs and can
afford to give out contributions to help the community improve their lives.

"If the culture is continued, God willing the population can enjoy the
present wealth," he said.