KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- The National Co-operative Congress 2024 not only represents a significant milestone in the history of Malaysia’s co-operative movement but also aligns with the first anniversary of the MADANI Economy, which was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on July 27, 2023.
ANGKASA president Datuk Seri Dr. Abdul Fattah Abdullah stated that the eight resolutions presented by the congress are the result of 27 engagement sessions conducted between February and June 2024, involving over 6,000 participants from diverse backgrounds.
“These resolutions must be prioritised by the government to elevate the national co-operative sector. The co-operative movement has been a pillar of economic success for the people since its establishment in 1922.
“To date, a total of 15,809 co-operatives have been registered, with a membership of 7.2 million. As of Dec 31, 2023, the co-operative sector has generated RM64.6 billion in revenue from shares totaling RM17.4 billion and assets valued at RM165.9 billion.
“Co-operatives have the potential to be a catalyst for the success of the MADANI Economy,” he said while presenting the resolutions at the closing ceremony of the congress here today.
Also present were the Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Co-operatives (KUSKOP) Datuk Ewon Benedick, his deputy Datuk R. Ramanan, and the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali.
The following resolutions were presented at the National Co-operative Congress 2024:
-- BERNAMA