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NGOs launch centre to boost ties

2009/09/15

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Several non-governmental organisations from Malaysia and Indonesia have launched a centre to boost ties between the countries.

Called Indonesia Malaysia Strategic Centre, it will work to foster ties between citizens of both countries through cultural and economic programmes.

Mohamed Ezam Mohd Nor, chairman of Nusantara New Generation Foundation, one of the NGOs, said: "We are focusing on the younger generation." He said this at a media conference here attended by representatives of four NGOs from Indonesia.

Malaysia Indonesia Friendship Council (Prima) deputy secretary-general Chairul Anhar said both sides should find a solution to the current situation through government-to-government or private engagements.

Source: New Straits Times On Line