Rukun Tetangga (RT) groups nationwide should diversify their activities, especially in education, to produce a knowledgeable society, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Joseph Entulu Belaun said Tuesday.
He said a knowledgeable society was important to mould citizens who could contribute to the country's growth and the RT should hold educational seminars on issues like parenting skills.
"Such programmes are greatly beneficial because aside from guiding parents in creating happy families, they could also foster harmony," he said at the launch of the RT centre in Taman Kelebang Jaya, Chemor, near here.
His speech was delivered by Manjoi state assemblyman Datuk Nadzri Ismail.
Calling for improvements in RT or neighbourhood watch activities, Entulu said: "Everyone should have the determination to raise the status of RT as a progressive entity which can compete with other well-known non-governmental organisations.
"RT centres should be made into meeting points for all strata of society to exchange ideas, hold courses or expand their minds towards creating happy families", he said.
-- BERNAMA
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