Public And Private Sectors Can Foster Ties Through Golf, Says PM

Public And Private Sectors Can Foster Ties Through Sports, Says PM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said today that friendly sports like golf can foster ties and understanding between the public and private sectors.
He said the two sectors were vital to national development and meeting informally for a round of golf could do a lot of good.
The two sectors must forge an understanding for mutual benefit because through understanding, contacts and ties, many problems could be solved, he said.
"This is the idea and philosophy behind the friendly golf game today," he said at the presentation of prizes to winners of the Prime Minister's Cup Golf Tournament here.
Among those who took part were Abdullah, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohamed Sidek Hassan, senior government officials, corporate figures and businessmen.
The tournament is aimed at fostering the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation between officers from the public and private sectors and the proceeds will go to the national disaster fund.

tunku : yea lets play golf to foster ties and understand each other, let us waste company's and government(tax payer) money to foster ties thru golfing. expensive game,high cost so what not our money. what prime minister, what about the poor,the middle income group too can't afford to play golf,and they have no time too.golfing and patting has become the culture of the government today.why don't we make things that people from all level can participate.how productive can the meeting be at the range.it is just place where people use for opportunity to use others to get what they want, for lobbying etc.please mr prime minister, come and meet the public more and see what are their grievance. come foster the ties with the public.