Kuala Lumpur: The National Association of Wives of Civil Servants and Women Civil Servants (PUSPANITA) today launched the ‘PUSPANITA Volunteer Squad’, a new initiative aimed at strengthening the involvement of women civil servants in humanitarian work and disaster relief efforts. PUSPANITA patron Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the establishment of the squad will yield meaningful outcomes for those in need, aligning with the core values of compassion and respect under the Malaysia MADANI development agenda.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the squad is PUSPANITA’s latest initiative, focusing on volunteerism in collaboration with relevant authorities and community groups. Dr Wan Azizah emphasized the importance of this initiative, encouraging more members of PUSPANITA to commit themselves to serving the people. She addressed this at the closing ceremony of the 43rd PUSPANITA delegates general meeting and the official launch of the volunteer squad.
Dr Wan Azizah also highlighted the increasingly significant role of women in the public sector, with many now involved in legislative processes, policy development, and national governance. She pointed out that over 30 percent of women hold decision-making positions in the public sector, stressing the need for strong support to ensure the nation’s development agenda is implemented smoothly and with integrity.
Further, she urged women civil servants to be prepared for the challenges of the digital age by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to ease both professional and personal responsibilities. She emphasized the importance of understanding and acting to protect against the negative impacts of technological progress.
The event was attended by prominent figures including Chief Secretary to the Government and PUSPANITA Advisor Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, PUSPANITA president Puan Sri Maheran Jamil, Prime Minister’s Department Senior Deputy Secretary-General Datuk Abd Shukor Mahmood, and Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Deputy Editor-in-Chief (News Services) Nasriah Darus, along with over 500 PUSPANITA delegates.