The BN will set up a "Rapid Team" together with non-governmental organisations to provide aid to those who need help quickly especially during natural disasters.

Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said that through such cooperation, the BN could pool its networks, expertise and resources in a better position to assist the unfortunate groups.

Speaking at the opening of the Federal Territory BN Convention in Kuala Lumpur today, Muhyiddin, who is also the BN deputy chairman, said the party could not act alone in fulfilling the people's requirements but needed the support of the various groups particularly the NGOs.

"Our (BN) task is to form strategic networks with all the NGOs and various social groups including the youths to continue their agenda to champion the cause of the people.

"For those who already have their networks, they should strengthen them further, organise programmes jointly and should accept the NGOs as part of the BN bigger family," he said.

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