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PM’s Keluarga Malaysia mantra can’t be mere lip service: analysts |
Posted by: superadmin - 08-26-2021, 10:15 AM - Forum: Politics
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KUALA LUMPUR – Just as Datuk Seri Najib Razak did with his idea of 1Malaysia more than a decade ago in a bid to promote unity and harmony, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob came up with the “Keluarga Malaysia” concept in his maiden speech as prime minister.
In Najib’s case, the idea would stay on with him until he was booted off his perch in the 14th general election, ultimately failing to do what mattered most – unite the nation.
Now as the country faces further uncertainty amid a raging health crisis and political instability, observers say it is up to Ismail Sabri to deliver on his concept of a Malaysian family in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.
This comes amid criticisms being hurled at the Umno vice-president following his mooting of the concept, with many pointing towards his unpopular pro-Malay stance in the past.
This includes his infamous introduction of a digital mall similar to Low Yat Plaza in 2015 – but exclusively for Bumiputera traders – during his tenure as rural and regional development minister, a move deemed divisive and backwards.
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What has MCA done in 60 years, DAP retorts over New Village remark |
Posted by: superadmin - 08-26-2021, 10:00 AM - Forum: Politics
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KUALA LUMPUR – DAP has fired back at MCA after being accused of neglecting New Villages when it held federal power, questioning whether the latter has made any meaningful contribution to the community.
This comes after MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker alleged that DAP had wilfully neglected the welfare of the mainly Chinese-inhabited villages, despite enjoying an overwhelming support from the residents.
DAP assistant political education director Ong Kian Ming said Ti should look at himself in the mirror and question his party’s “major” achievements when in power in the last 60 years, before DAP took over in May 2018.
Ong told The Vibes that DAP has a good track record in overseeing the New Villages and appointing suitable officials there – particularly in Penang and Selangor, where the party has been ruling with allies since 2008.
“We may not have had experience at first, but we were able to quickly identify good and qualified candidates to take over these positions all across the country.
“Our record over time speaks for itself.”
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End prejudice against opposition, let’s have progressive democracy, says Umno VP |
Posted by: superadmin - 08-25-2021, 09:37 PM - Forum: Politics
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PETALING JAYA: The prejudices against the opposition must be done away with and more progressive politics be adopted in the wake of the prime minister’s pact with Pakatan Harapan (PH), an Umno vice-president said today.
Mohamed Khaled Nordin added that the negative perception against the government must also change.
“Both sides are important players in a healthy democracy and are needed for better governance,” he said in a statement.
The country’s politics, the former federal minister said, must not remain in the old ways and there was a need to shift to a more open and progressive democracy.
He went on to express hope that the “huge step” taken by the prime minister would be followed with comprehensive action by both sides.
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Umno’s Puad says ‘suicide’ to make Azmin DPM; Bersatu man slams reporting ‘lobbying’ |
Posted by: superadmin - 08-25-2021, 08:39 PM - Forum: Politics
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KUALA LUMPUR – As speculations intensify over who will be appointed deputy prime minister, Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi said it is “suicide” to appoint Bersatu’s Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali for the post.
Puad highlighted the negative responses from netizens since Perikatan Nasional took over last year.
“Azmin’s image is always seen as negative, whether from a moral view or his performance. Appointing Azmin will be akin to committing suicide.
“Whichever MP withdraws support for Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob over the issue of (cabinet) posts, they will be seen as ‘budak jahat (naughty boys)’.”
The Umno man posted on Facebook that it is best to leave the deputy prime minister post vacant.
“Let it be vacant. It will be a checkmate for the lobbyists and those fighting over the post.
“Ismail Sabri is appointed prime minister according to the constitution so he doesn't need to fear threats of support withdrawal.
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Is there a ploy to split PH, asks Johor DAP man |
Posted by: superadmin - 08-25-2021, 05:07 PM - Forum: Politics
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PETALING JAYA: Johor DAP committee member Dr Boo Cheng Hau has questioned if three new opposition parties are sincere in wanting to work with Pakatan Harapan (PH).
This comes after Pejuang’s announcement that it will contest in 120 parliamentary seats, as the party, together with Muda and Sabah-based Warisan, look at ways to win GE15.
Boo also questioned if Warisan and Muda were planning to make it a three-cornered fight in Peninsular Malaysia.
“Are Pejuang, Warisan and Muda trying to split PH so that they can return to the Perikatan Nasional or Barisan Nasional coalition?” he said in a statement.
He pointed out that Pejuang was “after all, part of Umno and Bersatu”.
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Anwar: Pakatan won’t make Ismail Sabri sweat in confidence vote |
Posted by: superadmin - 08-25-2021, 05:01 PM - Forum: Politics
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Anwar: Pakatan won’t make Ismail Sabri sweat in confidence vote if he keeps focus on Malaysians, Covid-19 fight
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PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 — Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim indicated that Pakatan Harapan would allow Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob an easy path through a confidence vote in Parliament if the prime minister committed to pro-Malaysian policies and managed the pandemic properly.
After a meeting with Ismail Sabri this evening, Anwar said it was a promising start and platform for the Opposition to discuss with the new government on matters that needed urgent attention.
Anwar said PH has agreed to help defuse the political tension if Ismail Sabri’s government focused on “pro-rakyat” programmes to help the poor and those who lost their jobs, managing the pandemic, and implementing financial assistance such as the loan repayment moratorium.
“So, in order to calm down and reduce the political temperature, that was agreed but we gave this issue so that it would be the emphasis and priority of the new prime minister.
“We agree that if this Covid and pro-rakyat emphasis is effective, this will not be a problem to ensure that the situation is more under control,” Anwar told the media after spending more than an hour meeting with Ismail Sabri at his office here today.
Anwar, together with DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng and Amanah president Mohamad Sabu, also said they would not make it difficult for Ismail Sabri in Parliament if the programmes were implemented and running.
He also said they would do the same if Ismail Sabri’s legitimacy was put to the test in Dewan Rakyat.
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Perak Sultan commends mentri besar for including Opposition reps in state governance |
Posted by: superadmin - 08-25-2021, 12:16 PM - Forum: Politics
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IPOH, Aug 25 — Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah praised Umno-led Mentri Besar Datuk Saarani Mohamad today for setting a precedent by reaching out to involve assemblymen from the Opposition Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition in state governance policies.
The Perak Ruler said he had decreed minimising partisan politics and Saarani’s initiative was laudable for prioritising the state’s development and social wellbeing.
“During the ceremony appointing the Kota Tampan state assemblyman as the Mentri Besar of Perak, I had decreed that our government set an example in minimising political disputes.
“Responding to the decree, the Right Honourable Mentri Besar when tabling the 2021 budget, announced an even allocation for all 59 members of the State Assembly, regardless of whether the members are from the opposition or the ruling party,” he said in his royal address while opening the first session of the fourth year of the 14th State Legislative Assembly at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building here this morning.
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China’s regulator lays out two main conditions for companies wanting to go public |
Posted by: superadmin - 08-25-2021, 12:06 PM - Forum: Business, Economy and Investment
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China’s cyberspace regulator lays out two main conditions for companies wanting to go public
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- Chinese companies wanting to go public — including overseas — must comply with two aspects of regulation, the vice minister for the country’s cybersecurity regulator said Tuesday.
- One is the national laws and regulations, Cyberspace Administration of China vice minister Sheng Ronghua said. The other is ensuring the security of the national network, “critical information infrastructure” and personal data.
BEIJING — Chinese companies wanting to go public — including overseas — must comply with two main aspects of a wider set of regulations, the vice minister for the country’s cybersecurity regulator said Tuesday.
One is the national laws and regulations, Cyberspace Administration of China vice minister Sheng Ronghua said. The other is ensuring the security of the national network, “critical information infrastructure” and personal data.
The comments on the importance of these two rules in particular come as policy uncertainty this summer has essentially halted Chinese listings in the U.S., after a surge in overseas offerings earlier this year.
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