KOTA KINABALU, 8 May 2009: Former Chief Minister Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat said he was happy with the state government’s decision to approve the construction of the Goddess of the Sea (Mazu) statue in Kudat. “I hope the project will run smoothly,” he said. Chong was asked to comment on State Resource Development and […]
1Malaysia
What drives the PM?
By Shanon ShahWOMEN’s rights activists have long argued that most cases of abusive relationships conform to a specific cycle of violence. In Stage 1, the abusive partner starts getting angry and communication seems to break down. In Stage 2, violence starts to manifest, often in physical form, and the victim sustains serious injuries. In Stage 3, the […]
Jakim to issue guidelines on 1Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 May 2009: The Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) will issue a set of guidelines on 1Malaysia to avoid wrong interpretation or misperception of the concept among the people. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Maj Gen (Rtd) Datuk Jamil Khir Baharom, said the guidelines would also be useful for national leaders […]
Mazu case: PM hopes for amicable settlement
KOTA KINABALU, 5 May 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today expressed the hope that the ongoing civil suit over the construction of the aborted Goddess of the Sea (Mazu) statue in Kudat will be settled out of court. “I always hope for settlement out of court,” he told a news conference here. He […]
Will BN be replaced?
By Deborah LohDESPITE his own dilemma about remaining in the MCA, party deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek believes the Barisan Nasional (BN) has a chance at regaining voter confidence, but not if it doesn’t muster the political will to change. He thinks the BN has a shot at reform under new Prime Minister Datuk […]
1M’sia provides fair starting point, says Najib
PUTRAJAYA, 28 April 2009: Under the 1Malaysia concept, no Malaysian will be marginalised as it provides a fair starting point for people with potential to obtain government assistance regardless of their ethnicity or location, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today. Najib said that under the 1Malaysia concept, every Malaysian eligible for and in need of […]
Contest for 1Malaysia song
KUALA KLAWANG, 27 April 2009: The Information, Communication and Culture Ministry will launch a contest to identify the best composer for the 1Malaysia song. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said just like other songs that inculcate patriotism in their composition, especially songs like Budi Bahasa Budaya Kita and those that promote reading, the ministry […]
Zaid: Najib must clarify 1Malaysia concept
By Yong Min WeiKUALA LUMPUR, 24 April 2009: KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak must clarify his 1Malaysia concept as to whether it reaffirms the principle of equality to all, said former de facto law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim. He said if Najib was truly committed to reforms, he must explain and expand the 1Malaysia concept, […]
Summit postponements impede Asean’s work
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 April 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the postponement of the 14th Asean Summit and related summits in Thailand yesterday due to anti-government protests could impede the good work of a regional grouping like Asean. Writing in his blog, www.1malaysia.com.my, Najib also said the move would “delay the benefits of […]
Realising 1Malaysia
By Datuk Dr Denison JayasooriaTHE 1Malaysia slogan is a refreshing concept that is timely at a moment in Malaysia’s history when we are faced with economic and political crises. The slogan under new Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is better than the Bangsa Malaysia concept, which seemed to have an assimilation orientation and did not really catch on. […]
