MPs MUST PLAY ROLE IN CREATING AWARENESS AMONG PEOPLE ON DANGERS OF HIV/AIDS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- All Members of Parliament (MPs) must
play a vital role in helping create awareness among the people with regard to
the dangers involved in HIV/Aids.

Senate President Wong Foon Meng said MPs have a role to play in
educating the people of the dangers and preventive measures to avoid or reduce
the number of HIV/Aids cases.

"Their role is important and they must focus on the issues and dangers
involved in immoral social activities, which endanger women especially," he told
reporters after opening a HIV/Aids Awareness campaign at the Parliament building
here Monday.

He also urged corporate, private companies, government agencies and
non-governmental organizations (NGO) to come forward and support such campaigns,
so as to curb the spread of such diseases to the younger generation.

"The role of the younger generation is very important because their efforts
and energy is needed to contribute towards the economy and development of the
country," he said.

Wong also announced that Monday would be his last day of office as the
Senate President.

-- BERNAMA



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