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The Asia Foundation Named as Key Contributor to Malaysia’s Care Industry Action Plan

May 23, 2024

Bernama, Malaysia’s National News Agency, highlighted the May 13 inauguration of Malaysia’s Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development’s Care Industry Action Plan Development Lab.The Asia Foundation, in partnership with multi-disciplinary consultancy firm PEMANDU Associates, will lead a series of workshops aimed at designing a roadmap, and national action plan for the care industry. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, in her speech, acknowledged the contribution of The Asia Foundation in convening key stakeholders and providing policy inputs to Malaysia’s care agenda.

Robin Bush hands The Asia Foundation Booklet to Minister Nancy Shukuri — Robin Bush and Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukuri

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