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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to sign up formally?
Every member is expected to formally inform the Secretariat of its intention to be a member of the CSO Platform. This is to ensure accountability and transparency among the CSO Platform members in the network.

What are the benefits of being a member of the CSO Platform?
We commit to strengthen the CSO Platform by having more diverse NGOs and CSOs as our members from all across Malaysia. All members of the CSO Platform will benefit directly by:

  • Being part of a large coalition and network of Malaysian NGOs contributing to the national institutional reforms.
  • Potential access to strategic engagement with government and opposition to push for institutional reforms.
  • Opportunity to form partnership and collective action with more than 100 NGOs and CSOs in Malaysia.
  • Access to sharing of information, resources, updates and opportunities from the Secretariat and other members.


What are the commitments as a member of this CSO Platform?
Being part of the CSO Platform means being a member of a large cross-thematic network of Malaysian NGOs. The commitments as a member are as follows:
  • Participate in the Steering Committee and/or Cluster meetings
  • Agree to the Terms of Reference
  • Agree to abide and adhere to the Guiding Principles
  • Agree to the Code of Conduct


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How many representatives from one NGO that has registered can be part of the Platform?
Only two representatives – a main representative and the alternate representative will be registered within the secretariat, for any communication from the secretariat. These representatives will be included in the CSO Platform Members’ WhatsApp Group formally.


What is the difference between being part of the Cluster and Platform?
Anyone can be part of the thematic Clusters (NGO/NGI), it is up to the Cluster Lead and members to decide.
Being part of Platform means being a member of a large cross-thematic network of Malaysian NGOs, to be seen as a solid front for CSOs to push for institutional reforms. Workshop invitations will be sent to member NGOs registered with the CSO Platform.


I don’t want to register my NGO under CSO Platform for Reform, but would like to be part of the thematic cluster(s), is it possible?
Yes, it is possible. This is very much part of the Cluster mechanism on how to operate, which they can decide. But, it would be better to be part of the CSO Platform in order to work within one framework.