PETALING JAYA, 11 May 2009: Gerakan has urged Indian Malaysians to unite, and invited the five Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders who were recently released from Internal Security Act detention to join in this quest. Gerakan vice-president A Kohilan Pillay called on all parties to look beyond the divisions and tribulations of the past […]
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Aswara becomes statutory body
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 March 2009: The National Arts Culture and Heritage Academy (Aswara) has been declared to be a federal statutory body today. Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal said the move was instituted under the National Arts, Culture and Heritage Academy (Aswara) Act (Act 653). The recognition accorded to Aswara […]
Hadi must clarify statement: Guan Eng
PENANG, 13 March 2009: DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng wants the PAS president to explain his suggestion on forming a coalition government to the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) supreme council. Lim said the matter required a detailed explanation by Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang. “DAP hopes that he (Abdul Hadi) can clarify his statement to the […]
Muhyiddin open to “unity govt”
By Chua Sue-AnnSUBANG JAYA: Minister of International Trade and Industry Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said yesterday he was open to the idea of a national unity government as suggested by PAS if the arrangement could benefit the country. The formation of such a government would depend on the basis and objectives of the proposal, he said when […]
Mukhriz defends single school system
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Dec 2008: Jerlun Member of Parliament Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir said he would not withdraw his statement on his suggestion for the government to create a single school system in the country. Defending his suggestion, Mukhriz said yesterday that he did not think that what he said was wrong as it was only […]
Defending customs, Malay unity and rights
Translation by Cindy Tham and Khairil AnharFROM 15 to 21 Nov 2008, the Malay press highlighted Raja Dr Nazrin Shah’s speech on integration; Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim’s comments on the position of the Malays; and the threat of a naked protest against the Selangor government’s plan to raise the rent for a public housing programme. Raja Nazrin’s speech […]
Creation of award for authors of children’s books
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Nov 2008: The Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage ministry will channel an allocation to the National Library for the creation of an award for authors of children’s books. Deputy Minister Teng Boon Soon said the award would serve to recognise and produce authors capable of great works such as the internationally popular […]
