Based on a paper presented at the 1st ASEAN and Japan High Level Officials Meeting on Caring Societies held in November 2003, Malaysia has indicated its commitment toward the Biwako Millennium Framework for Action (2003 - 2012).
The Department of Social Welfare focuses on social welfare provisions to increase the quality of life of society as a whole. According to the Department, the work not only gave emphasis in aspects of survival, protection and rehabilitation but also has moved to incorporate social human development. The participation of all levels of the community, government agencies, private/corporate sectors and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are focused on smart partnerships and align to the call for "Welfare Is A Joint Responsibility". It is also in meeting the objectives of the National Social Welfare Policy in providing equal opportunities and creating a caring society to meet the present challenges. Social Welfare is to not only fulfill its role in giving assistance but to provide the means and the environment to result in a caring society.
No formal action guideline towards the Biwako Millennium Framework has been announced.
