My Agenda for Change

Perkasakan Rakyat Malaysia Bukan PERKASA

2010-09-16T23:22:00.002+08:00

Tanggal Sept 16 ialah Hari Malaysia – Hari Gabungan Sabah, Sarawak dan Semenanjung Malaysia. Walaupun pada zahirnya Malaysia telah bergabung, masih ada masyarakat Malaysia yang telah menumpahkan darahnya demi pembangunan Malaysia yang hidup dalam keadaan tiada serba serbi dan tiada kemudahan asas.
Pendekatan YAB Dato Sri Najib Tun Razak dalam mendekati rakyat melalui beberapa pelan Transformasi masyarakat haruslah mendapat pujian suara rakyat.
Tetapi pada hakikatnya nyata ada yang masih tiada kewarganegaraan, kad pengenalan biru dan kuasa untuk mengundi walaupun telah bermastautin dibumi yang subur ini semenjak 20 – 30 tahun yang lampau.
Sila bayangkan nasib kumpulan ini?
Pada masa yang sama, disudut yang lain NGO Melayu, PERKASA menuntut hak kaum melayu yang termaktub dalam Perkembangan Malaysia. Penubuhan NGO Melayu seperti PERKASA tidak di persoalkan oleh kaum lain tetapi pendekatan PERKASA melampaui batasan kerana ia mampu memecah-belahkan keharmonian kaum dinegara ini yang serba senang dengan pendekatan 1 Malaysia yang diwarkan oleh PM kita.
Cadangan saya sempana Hari Malaysia ini supaya Kerajaan YAB Dato Sri Najib Tun Abdul Razak memberikan kelulusan automatik kepada mereka yang berketurunan Malaysia, yang telah bermastautin di negara ini lebih dari 20 tahun dengan syarat boleh bertutur Bahasa Kebangsaan dan faham Prinsip Rukun Negara.
Sememangnya, inilah harapan Rakyat Malaysia yang harus diperkasakan dan bukannya tuntutan PERKASA.

2010-08-29T20:33:00.003+08:00

1 Malaysia – Moving Beyond Racial Boundaries

Fifty three years has past since our forefathers, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Tun Tan Siew Sin and Tun VT Sambanthan fought for Independence. What was in their mind was to ensure we were free from the British colonisation and we were a sovereign nation. It never alluded in their mind that they were Malay,Chinese or Indian by ethinicity ,what was more important to them was they were Malaysian First .

But come this Merdeka, have our beloved nation achieved the same level of unity that we had in the past ?

Premier YAB Dato Sri Najib’s 1 Malaysia concept introduced last year is an effort that is transformational to reunite and take us back to the level of unity that we once enjoyed. But Is he getting all the support for this initiate?

I remember the days when Dato Lee Chong Wei won the All England Championship. We were all glued to the TV watching yet another Malaysian achievement. Never did we mind that he was a Malaysian Chinese. By the same token, Dato Magendran and Dato Mohanadass who succeeded in the Mt. Everest climb, yet another truly Malaysian football team comprising the legendary Mokhtar Dahari , Santokh Singh , Dato Soh Chin Ann and R.Arumugam who made Malaysians proud with the teams ability to take on the England Team and the South Koreans.

Albeit all this positive characteristic of a Malaysian achievement,the statement made by Dato Nasir Safar, a senior officer in PM’s office, the recent statement by a school principal in Kulai asking the Chinese students to go back to China and abusing Indian students about their religious beliefs and the incidence in Kedah reminds us that despite the bonding of 53 years we remain polarised by what ethinicity we belong to despite all our Malaysianes.

Remember we grew up having the teh tarik, nasi lemak ,roti canai and the kueh teow that we forgot their origins and in turn term this delicacies as a Malaysian food. Even vadai and puthu mayam is now sold by a Malay vendor when they had a different origin.

So what has really gone wrong over the years?

I was a part-time lecturer at a prime public university and had the opportunity to see how polarisation at universities has affected the student’s race relations. Time has come for students at beginning from primary schools are thought about respecting each others religion, culture and believes. Our multi cultural diversity and uniqueness among us is an advantage that can be harnessed to make Malaysia to greater heights. Each community in Malaysia has its strength and this strength in diversity has to be exploited to maximum to make the concept of 1 Malaysia a success. Lets walk the talk !

Many initiatives by Premier YAB Dato Seri Najib like the New Economic Model(NEM) ,The Tenth Malaysian Plan,The Government Transformation Plan are remarkable grand plans but the success of this plans is highly dependent on how we Malaysians of diverse ethnicity truly live to being Malaysian First. Not too many countries in the world who enjoy the diversity that we have and our failure to benefit from this will only be disastrous for our beloved nation. In not too distance future when the history is forgotten, what will be the state of our country ?

The staff of public service being the main drivers of the government ,should be re-trained on the 1Malaysia concept to ensure they utter the right word when addressing all communities and send out the right messages.
Many a times the wrong signals has been send and this hurts our race relations. The 1 Malaysia concept must be culturised i.e practice what is preached ,otherwise it will remain a slogan.

Reflecting on our 53th Merdeka, we need a team of Mokthar Dahari,Dato Soh Chin Aun , Santokh Singh and R.Arumugam with the burning spirit of Tunku Andul Rahman to make Malaysia a model country uniting in diversity to take on the world and remain economically competitive. Merdeka,Merdeka, Merdeka

Denyutan Nadi Rakyat Penentu PRU 13

2010-05-08T20:50:00.004+08:00

Setelah kemenangan di Hulu Selangor, Barisan Nasional (BN) dan Pakatan Rakyat kini menghadapi satu lagi ujian Pilihanraya kecil (PRK) Parlimen di Sibu, Sarawak. Apa pun keputusan di PRK Sibu, kini terbukti BN dan Pakatan sudah tahu bahawa rahsia disebalik kejayaannya adalah memahami denyutan nadi rakyat.

Pengundi masakini lebih bijak menerima segala pertolongan yang dihulurkan tetapi keputusan dibuat berasaskan mereka yang sanggup menjalankan perkhidmatan untuk mereka dan memenuhi keperluan asas mereka.

Jesteru itu pemimpin BN haruslah turun padang dan meneliti keperluan rakyat. Berdasarkan pendapat dan ulasan ulasan yang diterima di PRU Hulu Selangor, penentu PRU 13 ialah memenuhi keperluan denyutan nadi rakyat. Antara perkara yang menjadi perkara asas yang harus di penuhi untuk memenangi PRU 13 ialah:

• Pemimpin mesra rakyat
• Pemimpin yang berkerja keras dan pemimpin yang boleh didekati rakyat
• pemimpin yang mendengar keperluan rakyat bukan pemimpin yang cakap sahaja tetapi tidak t ada aksi (talk and no action)
• Ketua Jabatan di Jabatan Jabatan Kerajaan haruslah bermesra rakyat dan memberi perkhidmatan yang tidak berbelah bagi untuk semua masyarakat Malaysia
• Pemimpin yang menumpukan khidmatnya dikawasannya dari sekarang sehingga PRU 13. Kaji selidik menyarankan peluang kejayaan tinggi untuk pemimpin yang memulakan khidmatnya mulai sekarang.
• Pemimpin yang boleh jadi “Role Model untuk pengundi

Nyata sekali PRU 13 akan menjadi medan pertarungan sengit BN dan Pakatan setelah Pakatan mendapat semangat dari PRU 12. Kejayaan tetap kepada mereka yang cepat menyedari denyutan nadi rakyat dan melaksanakan dengan segera langkah langkah yang dapat mendekati rakyat.

MIC Deserves 2nd Ministers Post

2010-04-30T23:00:00.023+08:00

Now with the Hulu Selangor by election tucked in its pocket albeit a lower margin than the expected 6000 majority, the MIC can be proud of its achievements in drawing back the indian communities support that it lost in the 12th General Election in March 2008. With the support of IPF and the newly minted Makkal Sakthi things can only get better.

The last three by elections ie Bukit Selambau, Bagan Pinang and Hulu Selangor indicate that the indian community is still in need of the basic amenities ie shelter, food, bc, ic, citizenship issues , welfare and so forth. It is pathetic that some estates which is close to major towns like sg petani, port dickson and kuala lumpur are still having indians without this basic needs and if the problem is taken in totality nationwide it is a significant problem that need to be addressed.

Having spend considerable time in all this constituencies, I must share that by- election goodies are adhoc measures and a complete blue print need to be drawn to see the long term resolution to this issues. More need to be done on a continous basis to win the hearts of the indians in dilapidated estates and slumps.

PM Najib Tun Razak just completed his one year as premier and wants to go the 13th polls to get the full mandate to effectively run the country. According to the the Edge weekly this could come as early as QI or Q2 of 2011. Given the voting trends in the 12th general election and the 3 by elections it is clear that the indians are surely returning back to BN but the BN needs and overwheling support from MIC and the indian community to compensate for the expected loss from the erosion of votes from chinese community and others.

What the 2nd Ministers post can do for BN and MIC?

Tradionationally MIC had two ministers post in Transport Minister Tan Sri Manickavasagam and Law minister Datuk Athi Nahapan. The demise of Datuk Athi Nahapan, the situation changed and MIC had one ministers post ever since Dato Seri S. Samy Vellu helmed the presidency of MIC. It is acknowledged that the current Human Resources Minister, Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam has been discharging his ministerial job well and enjoys cordial relationship with PM, however given the multi-facet issues surrounding the community, he has more than he can chew.

Now that the cabinet reshuffle is imminent with the completion of the MCA election, PM Dato Seri Najib has an opportunity to reward the indian community with another ministerial appointment (Note:Dato G. Palanivel is to be sworn in as senator on monday). Both Datuk Dr Subra and Dato G Palanivel ( if appointed minister) can raise the community's concern and address them concretely and on a systematic basis to resolve many of the long outstanding issues.

The second ministerial appointment can also act as a political strategy to win over the hard core indians who are still not happy with government and this in return will further strengthen the Indians support for the Najib's administration. Will this be in the mind of the PM as he draws the best team to be in team heading into the 13th General Election ?

Hulu Selangor : High Stakes For BN

2010-04-15T22:44:00.006+08:00

Finally the mystery surronding the BN Candidate for Hulu Selangor was resolved when Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhiyiddin Yassin named P. Kamalanathan as the candidate. So it is P Kamalanathan versus Dato Zaid Ibrahim

While it was a high drama before the candidature was resolved,there must be a better way of choosing a candidate for a general election given that BN has been facing elections and by elections year after year.

Now BN has its work cut out in Hulu Selangor given its parlimentary constituenty being located and spread in three states mainly Selangor,Perak and Pahang. All MIC branch Chairmans must come together given that it is the party and BN that matters at the end not any individuals.

Now who is P. Kamalanathan? He is a former Selayang MIC Youth Leader, appointed by MIC Party President, Dato Seri Samy Vellu as the Information Chief after the 63rd MIC AGM in September 2009. He has been very active during his youth days as i was his deputy division youth chief for one term before i became a branch chairman.

He has been actively posting information about MICs activities since he assumed the info chief post. P. Kamalanathan has a degree in mass communication from Edith Cowan University and works a Public Relations Manager with Beras Jati Sdn Bhd

The BN machinery is in full gear to work hard to ensure a sweet victory for BN although it is not going to be easy as Kamalathan said in his speech that he is new in the constituency and need all the support from all voters.

Time is ripe for the Hulu Selangor voters to decide whether they want a young, energetic person like P kamalnathan to deliver the unfilled duties left by the former (deseased )PKR MP Dato Zainal or voter from the unkept promises party PKR

It is a do or die mission for BN. The mission is possible given the rakyat open their eyes and see the reality.

1 Malaysia New Economic Model ?

2010-03-29T01:17:00.003+08:00

Prime Minister and Finance Minister YAB Dato Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak is scheduled to unveil the Ne w Economic Model (NEM) this Tuesday, one of the many economic initiates that is expected to move the nation to a high income nation.

Original Intentions Retained ?

While the NEM can be effectively used as an opportunity to return to the original intentions of The New Economic Policy (NEP) which was initiated in 1971, many challenges face the government of the day i.e balancing the demands of the voters who rebelled in March 2008 12th General Election, the demands of the investing community and the demands of the group who champion the Malay rights NGO like Perkasa.

It is clearly apparent that the governments stimulus package has not yet trickle in albeit the sluggish economy recovery due to the slack period which is expected to show its impact in the third quarter of the year, The Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) has fallen from RM62billion in 2008 to RM32.6billion in 2009. This calls for further boosting of private consumer spending which is the key driver to boost the sluggish economy. Will there be measures to increase the disposal income of the rakyat to spur private consumer spending?

The Prime Minister has spoken frequently of his plan to take the nation to the next level moving to high income nation i.e increasing the income per capita to US15000. This initiate is a huge task ahead as the country’s labour force and skilled work force are far fetched from the desired income level. To reduce the income disparity gap, the government need to train many skilled work force and professionals to take up jobs and possess the skills that will fetch high income levels. To further support this initiate the government needs to systematically plan and budget its spending on human capital development albeit a herculean task.

The Najib administration has just in less than 6 months ago initiated the Government’s Transformation Plan (GTP) enlisting 6 NKRA and NKPI to propel the nation to address and further strengthen the areas that require immediate attention in its efforts to “culturise“ The 1Malaysia concept , People First, Performance Now. There is clear indication that the Najib administration is moving fast to catch up with lost time to create the quantum leap transformation to make Malaysia a competitive nations as neighbours Indonesia, Thailand and Philipines are slowly but surely catching up and will pose a treat to Malaysia. The Prime minister ‘s recent visits to Hongkong to meet the investing community has been well received and Credit Suise has forecasted a 6% economy growth as compared to Bank Negara 5.6%

PERKASA’s Demand Reasonable ?

Will the Prime Minister bow to the unreasonable pressure from groups who champion the Malay rights like NGO PERKASA who claim that the Malays and Bumiputeras should be allocated 67% of the nations economic wealth. They claim to have the Malays who represent 55% of the voters backing them. The Premier’s will to transform the nation is being challenged by his political conduits. To spur the nation to be competitive, The PM needs to address the needs of the business community among which:

· Further improve the governments machineries effectiveness by cutting red tapes and boosting productivity

· decreasing the cost of the doing business in Malaysia which will induce FDIs

· Increase Skill and Knowledge based economy by quantum leaping human capital development

· Boosting Promotion of Malaysia overseas

Equitable Income Distribution Key To Success of 1 Malaysia

Facts point to Malaysia having the highest income disparity in South East Asia, top 10% of the society holding 38.4% of the nations wealth (2004 figures)

Will the NEM be a etchnic based affirmative action plan or will it address to reduce the inter etchnic income disparity in line with the now famous 1 Malaysia and keeping with the original intentions of NEP ie to eradicate poverty of all Malaysia, to restructure the society and promote national unity ? NEM provides another opportunity for the government to meet the expectation of the rakyat before the next polls, will its political will decide the destiny of the nation!

Who speaks For Indians? A response to Terence Fernandez Down2Earth Column

2010-02-10T13:06:00.002+08:00

I read with great interest the latest article written by Mr Terence Fernandez under the Column Down2Earth on the article “Who Speaks For Indians”.

While your input and suggestions are welcomed, I think it is unfair to say that MIC has not done anything for the Indians in its efforts to uplift the The Indian Community.

What about the millions spent on disbursements of study loans, micro-credit business loans, Tekun Business Loans, assistance provided to single mothers, rehabilitation of people with health problems etc to name a few. Was all this done by individuals or MIC?

MIC helps people who needs assistance wherever possible thru the Presidents office, division and branches and through its wings and associated establishments. Many of its leaders who do not hold any positions in the council, DUN or Parliament use their own transport incur time and money and through little donations assist the needy. Is this not selfless service?

I was at the Launch of the Government Transformation Programme (GTP) last December at Sunway Convention Centre. The leader who you said was invited to the stage was invited because is the leading MIC as it was also to reflect the 1Malaysia concept.
Why are you so selective of this leader? What about a leader of the BN component party who lost the whole state to the opposition and made a senator, a minister who was also at the stage ?

MIC has acknowledged its weaknesses and has taken steps to reconnect with the people with training for its branch, state and national leaders through various programmes. Only a party that has a passion for the community will rebuild itself.
While I admit MIC can do and will do more, the new generation leaders and the team elected in September 2009 party election will work with the leadership to come up with comprehensive programmes to further uplift the community.

I welcome u to visit many of the MIC programmes to find out what is actually going on the ground to enable you to do a fair and correct reporting.

Dato Nazir Safar, A Misfit in Govt Administration?Get Rid of other Dato Nasir in the Govt Administration

2010-02-07T20:03:00.005+08:00

The special assistant to the PM YAB Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak, Dato Nasir Safar remarks that the Indians came to Malaysia as beggars and the chinese especially the ladies came here to sell their bodies AND HENCE THEIR CITIZENSHIP SHOULD BE REVOKED is an unacceptable remarks especially from someone who holds a high office at the PM's office and someone who should be going around explaning the PM's policies instead of drawing flaks from the rakyat

Our PM since coming into office has been walking the talk with his 1Malaysia concept to draw back the lost grounds in GE12 and working very hard to get back the votes from the Indian and chinese who are seen as the group who can sway the votes back to the governments favour.

Alas the statement by Dato Nazir at this time is like pouring oil into fire whilst th PM is working hard to draw the rakyat his way.

Is Nazir an enemy of the 1Malaysia concept, is he a misfit in the govt administration?, does he has his own agenda? or is he a proxy for someone to instil disunity in our multiethnic society. Only the investigation will reveal why he did what he did.

Praises to Dato Seri Najib's administration for implementing many good plans and policies like the 1Malaysia concept, Government Transformation Programme (GTP, the yet to be announced New Economic Model etc. But what good is all this good policies and plans if the government has officers like Dato Nasir Safar as implementers?

With GE13 around the corner it is time the BN govt work strategically to reconnect with the vote swayers as headways has been made by MIC to woo back the Indian votes.

It is time the govt relooks at its administration as there could be many Dato Nazir Safar in the administration who are not implementing the govt policies as devised by the govt instead hurt the feelings of the fixed deposit votes.

Government Transformation Programme (GTP)

2009-12-22T20:53:00.006+08:00

Government Transformation Plan (GTP) Objective:

•Transforming the government into a more effective and accountable entity

•Catapulting Malaysia into an advanced, united, safe and just society with a high quality of life for all.

•The PM has earlier announced the 6 NKRAs and NKPIs

NKRA indicated in numbers while NKPI is in bullets

1.Widening access to quality education

•Ensuring people are able to read, write and count when they enter year 4, 2012

•About 1350 new pre-school opened with an estimated 27000 new student by 2010

2.Combating corruption

•Ministers no longer to sign “support letter" Disclosure of planned and awarded contracts at Ministries’ web portals

3.Reducing crime

•Reducing street crime by 20% by 2010

•Additional 1000 violent crime offenders to be brought to trial by Dec 2010

4.Upgrading low income households

•To reduce the incidence of poverty from 3.8% to 2.8% by 2010

•50% increase in house ownership/rental among rakyat with monthly household income below RM 2500 by 2012

5.Upgrading rural basic infrastructure

•Over 7000km of new and upgrade roads out of which 510km will be done by 2010

•360,000 houses to be connected to clear or treated water, 78760 houses by 2010

•50,000 new or restored houses to the poor and hardcore poor, 16,626 houses by 2010

6.Upgrading urban public transport (medium term)

•Increasing the number of public transport users from the current 16% to 25% by end 2012

•Adding 35 sets of four car trains to operate on the Kelana Jaya LRT track by end 2012

The government has drawn a very ambitious plan. While skeptics are not overall convinced of the grand plan, the man behind PEMANDU, Dato Seri Idris Jala, a turnaround manager at Shell Malaysia and move recently Malaysian Airlines, has a reputation for delivery, hence there is a chance for breakthrough. Yet again this is a chance for PM, YAB Dato Seri Najib to deliver his promises made at 100 days of his office. The GTP is a pre-cursor to GE 13 and if the Government could show some success it has the rakyat’s support. Let’s give PEMANDU and the Government a chance to prove itself.

Kenyataan dato seri samy mengenai penjara simpang renggam bukan mempolitikan isu tersebut

2009-12-16T00:15:00.001+08:00

Kenyataan akhbar Presiden MIC, YBhg Dato Seri S. Samy Vellu semalam mengenai penutupan penjara simpang renggam, johor haruslah di beri perhatian serius oleh Menteri Dalam Negeri, YB Dato Seri Hishamuddin Tun Hussein.

kenyataan ini bukanlah bertujuan mempolitikkan isu tersebut malah ianya suatu kenyattan fakta setelah melihat banyak belia yang masuk dalam penjara tersebut tidak mendapat bimbingan untuk mengubah hidup mereka.

Baru- baru ini Pemuda MIC bersama PDRM telah mengadakan suatu seminar pencegahan gejala social dan antara mereka yang berucap adalah mereka mereka yang telah melalui liku liku hidup di Simpang Renggam. Rata-rata mereka berpendapat suasa disana tidak memberi peluang kepada banduan untuk berubah.

Melihat kepada statistik gejala sosial yang kian meningkat, maka kenyataan dato seri samy kena pada tempatnya. Jika cara sekarang tidak dapat membawa prubahan maka ianya haruslah dikaji dengan terperinci oleh Menteri Dalam Negeri, Dato Seri Hisham berlandasan NKRA yang telah ditetapkan.

Utusan Malaysia Pejuang 1 Malaysia ?

2009-12-10T23:05:00.007+08:00

Tindakan wartawan Utusan Malaysia Zaini Hassan dalam membangkitkan isu orang india Malaysia dan orang India dari India dalam tajuk artikelnya "Alkisah India diIndia dan India di Msia " dimana beliau menyifatkan kaum India kononnya kecoh sungguh menakjubkan. Entah dari mana beliau dapat istilah "kecoh" dan pengunaan istilah "keling" berhubung dengan kaum india membuat masyarakat india membara. Lebih lebih lagi sebuah akhbar tempatan yang memperjuangkan kerajaan pimpinan UMNO membuat sebuah liputan akhbar seumpama ini.

Walaupun YAB Perdana Menteri, Dato Seri Najib berusaha menyatukan masyarakat negara majmuk, jelas kelihatan ada setengah- setengah pihak yang berfikiran sempit dan tidak sekata dan seiring dengan konsep Satu Malaysia yang disarankan PM. Ke mana perginya Rakyat didahulukan, pencapaian di utamakan?

Utusan malaysia sering kali membangkitkan isu isu perkauman yang boleh menganggu ketenteraman awam. Bila Tamil Nesan membangkitkan sesuatu isu berkenaan kaum india mereka diberi surat tunjuk sebab oleh KDN. Akankah tindakan seumpama itu akan diambil oleh KDN terhadap Utusan atau Zaini? Menteri KDN haruslah mengambil tindakan yang adil dan saksama supaya semua akhbar tempatan diberi peluang yang sama dan tiada pilih kasih.

Train & Place programme in Melaka & PD

2009-12-10T22:22:00.009+08:00

I did the closing for the Train and Place programme sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resource at Port Dickson on 2 dec 2009. This programme was for IT Office Administrators and IT Technicians. over 80 students (40 in PD) and another 40 in Malacca completed their one month course and they are currently being employed.

This training was conducted by Beam Advisory and Consultancy Services Sdn Bhd, an approved Training Provider approved by Human Resource Ministry. The students enjoyed their training where they were taught various IT skills and they are enjoyed the company of their fellow colleagues.

The HR Ministry's noble plan to train unemployed youth and subsequently place them is indeed a laudlable move. Bravo Datuk Dr Subra.

BIOTECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENUERSHIP SPECIAL TRAINING (BeST) PROGRAMME

2009-12-10T21:50:00.000+08:00

The BeST programme is an intensive, structured programme for graduates with enthusiasm and deep interest biotechnology industry.
Combining classroom, laboratory and on-the-job training, the six months dedicated programme is aimed equipping graduates with key skills and knowledge for entry level positions in biotechnology and life sciences companies.
We welcome applications from Malaysian graduates with a degree in the following disciplines:
•Science (Biotechnology / Health science / Agricultural Sciences / Life Sciences)
•Engineering
•Business Administration
•Law

The programme will be conducted in Penang, Kuantan, Marang, Kuala Lumpur, Pasir Gudang, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. The training investment will be borne by BiotechCorp and trainees will be given RM1, 000 monthly allowances to cover accommodation, transportation and other related living expenses.

The BeST Programme is supported by excellent industry collaborations and has a successful and proven track record in providing internship and job placement assistance to all BeST Programme’s graduate.

Application form can be downloaded via our website at http://www.biotechcorp.com.my. Please submit your application form together with a complete CV and passport size photograph to:

BIOTECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENUERSHIP SPECIAL TRAINING (BeST) PROGRAMME
Human Capital Development Department, Strategy & Planning Division
Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation Sdn Bhd
Level 20, Menara Atlan, 161 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Closing Date: 14th December 2009 I Only short candidates will be called for an interview.

Indians must move beyond race, caste and ethnicity to be a unified force

2009-05-12T14:53:00.005+08:00

The concept of 1Malaysia was launched by PM Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak after taking over as the 6th Prime Minister of the country on April 9, 2009. The concept promises to unite all malaysia as Bangsa Malaysia with fair treatment for all races and the it promises that no one race slhould be left out in the country's development process.

In view of the 1Malaysia concept it is high time that the Indian community in Malaysia who have always been divided according to sub race be it tamil, telugu , malayalee etc and caste(a practice inherited from our origin, India)to unite as one force as Malaysian Indians. Given the cultural diversity amongst us this should be made a plus point.

The MIC Unity and Committee Development Committee chairman S. Vell Paari echoed his sentiment on this yesterday and his attempt to unite all of them through discussion with various groups should be lauded.

It is high time the Indians from various ethnic group and caste put their differences behind and instead concentrate of taking advantage of the available economic opportunities to uplift the socio economic standing of the community. Infighting amongst the groups must be avoided or at least minimised at all cost.

It is like wheather we want to win a battle or a war. The Indian community must find the niche and proritize what is important and avoid dwelling on trivial matters which does not in any way benefit the community. Looking at the bigger picture will almost help them achieve higher economic and social standing.

The Hindraf action in November 2007 opened up the plight of the Indian community and now with the release of the Hindraf five its is the right time and platform to discuss common community issues and find long term solution to it, rather than crying foul on being marginalised. We do not need more political parties or ngos as there are many in existence already.

The Indians have a large pool of professionas be it doctors, lawyers ,engineers, accountants etc. This pool of talent should be leveraged to undertake reforms within the community. Our ancestors once came here as traders but where are we now?. Help will be there for those who help themself. Lets get united fellow malaysian indians. A United Malaysian Indians united force can eventually lead to the success of 1Malaysia.

BUKIT SELAMBAU HIDUP PEMBANTU CALON

2009-04-23T19:39:00.001+08:00

POLITIK PEMBARUAN ALA UMNO HARUS DIDAKAPI KOMPONEN BN YANG LAIN

2009-04-23T19:29:00.001+08:00

Baru baru ini di Perhimpunan Agung UMNO, barisan saf baru UMNO telah dipilih untuk memperkuatkan UMNO sebagai parti induk BN. Pilihan muka muka yang mantap ini menunjukkan kerelaan perwakilan UMNO untuk membawa perubahan mendadak dalam UMNO yang difikirkan perlu setelah menghadapi kekalahan teruk di pilihanraya umum ke 12 March 2008 yang lalu (PU12). Walaupun sebelum pemilihan ini banyak calon calon lain telah dicalonkan untuk jawatan dari timbalan presiden. naib presiden dan majlis tertinggi yang dipilih akhirnya merupakan barisan kepimpinan yang mampu membawa UMNO mara ke hadapan menghadapi PU13 nanti.
Bagaimanapun persoalan yang timbul sekarang ialah adakah komponen komponen BN yang lain sanggup melalui pembaruan ala UMNO sebagai satu petunjuk untuk mengubah diri mereka. Walaupun pada hakikatnya mereka tidak ada pilihan lain ujudnya pemimpin yang sambil lewa dalam membawa perubahan mendadak dalam parti mereka memnunjukkan sifat lambat dalam mengimplementasikan politik pembaruan yang kini merupakan apa yang perlu untuk BN.

Parti Gerakan menbuat perubahan kepimpinannya thaun lalu diikuti oleh MCA yang baru sahaja membuat perubahan kepada barisan kepimpinannya sebelum UMNO. MIC , satu lagi komponen BN akan mengadakan pemilihannya tangal September 2009 ini.

Banyak nama nama pemimpin telah diura-urakan untuk bertanding walaupun pencalonan hanya akan bermula di peringkat bahagian hujung minggu ini. Sanggupkah MIC membawa politik pembaruan supaya masyarakat India akan Lebih yakin dengan muka muka baru yang berkelibar dalam membela nasin Kaum masyarakat India di negara ini ? Tunggu dan lihat kerana it’s a “do or die mission “ untuk MIC.

One Malaysia,what is the rakyat's expectation?

2009-04-23T19:18:00.006+08:00

Malaysians are lucky people because we have Malay, Indians and Chinese with various racial, religions diversities. This diversity must be unified to achieve National unity – i.e. the concept of 1 Malaysia. The differences are in fact critical success factors of our beloved nation Malaysia.
With changing times, our national unity have been divided by many ways and forms by those who do not really bother about unity of the people in the great country Malaysia.
Time has come for us to foster unity among races and be coherent as 1 Malaysia – one vision, one nation, one country and one dream a family Malaysia. The government of YAB Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak is conscious and taking all effort to pull people of all races together. If we don’t change we will be changed.

Ways to be a 1 Malaysia family:

1.Openness for equally opportunity.
The habit of subsidies should be stopped. The PM has started emphasizing this. People who put in their effort should be rewarded and opportunity should be given to all Malaysian. Those who are hardworking and resourceful should benefit. This openness will transcent racial imbalances.

2.Open up the government and corporate sector to all Malaysians.
The number of non – Malays in government linked companies are not proportionate to the number of Indian and Chinese. This goes also to government sector. The loss educated often finds it so difficult to communicate to the officers as they do not have officers who can speak their language. Let be the best serve the rakyat. Just imagine how efficient we can get when we have best to serve the best.

3.Balancing non – Malays in Police and Army.
All the time we need that not many non – Malays are in the police and army. Make sure police and army increase intake of non – Malays and as well university reserve army and police have more non – Malays. This can really help faster national unity.

4.Abolish racial quotas.
People of all races despite their race and religions should be helped so that the disadvantaged will helped. This all help national unity hence truly reflect 1 Malaysia.
5.Create a 1 Malaysia sports.
Sports can be used to unity the diversified and polarized communities. It is high time the government consider 1 Malaysia sports at local communities around the country. This will help faster polarization in vernacular schools, colleges, universities and communities.

6.Give all communities what they deserves
In the destitution of the government wealth destitution the government should be transparent in distribution what each community deserves. Like the Indians, should given their right full 7 – 8 %, likely wise the Malays & Chinese. This will prevent discontentment over their requirements.

7.Meritocracy.
There are two ways to award scholarship and university placed i.e. Clear guideline must be drawn so that this process can be transparent.

Penanti BN boleh Nanti

2009-04-23T19:17:00.001+08:00

Micro Credit Financing, a catalyst for SME Growth

2009-03-08T15:38:00.003+08:00

Will the second stimulus package to be annouced by Finance Minister and deputy premier YB Dato Seri Najib Tun Razak on 10 March 2009 take into consideration the problems faced by the small and medium size enterprises?

In all fairness the peole are expecting the government to be transparent with its economic data and not run the country in a state of denial despite the world economic turmoil. Question are being raised at dinner tables on how long will this slowdown last, 18 months says one economist, 2 years says another. One analyst say the US is already facing the slowdown last 2 years and we Malaysians have the delayed effect and as such have not seen the impact yet. Hence, the upcoming second stimulus package will be looked upon by many to suatain our economy. Will it be 10b or 20b package. I anticipate a RM15B package as the government need time to continously assess the world situation and fix the remedies continously. Another stimulus package can be introduced later if necessary.

The small and medium size enterprises (SMEs)fall into many categories as SMEs can be as big as micro business to businesses up to RM10-20 million.The fact remain that many economies SMEs account for up to 60% of the GDP and thus giving focus to this area in any stimulus package will be the step in the right direction as it has direct multiplier effect to the malaysian economy.

Given that the meltdown has caused many SMEs to face challenging cash flow problems the focus should be to provide this enterprises with micro and medium size loans i.e to give them breathing space.many of this enterprises have good business models but due to irregular collection patterns they are unable sustain their business.

The govt introduced the Tekun loan scheme up to RM10,000 with 3 years payment pattern with 4% interst. Many startups and micro enterprises benefited from this but the slow processing period have not helped them.

Many people approach me for this loan aand thru my service center we submitted application as far back in November but todate we have not received any news on the status of the loan. The slow turnaround time hampers micro business growth.

Hence i would like to propose a three tier SME loans be introduced as part of the second stimulus package to be unvielde next week. firstly to address the micro entreprise in addition to tekun loan introduce a micro credit loan up to 5Ok, secondly to address SMEs in the next group financial assistance up to RM 1m and to address the bigger SMEs cashflow other loan schemes need to be envisaged.

Battle of the Bukits: A weak BN against A battered PKR

2009-02-15T20:47:00.006+08:00

After the aftermath of the Kuala Trengganu parlimentary elections and the perak government takeover of Perak, the battle between the bn and the PKR blooms again , this time up north at Bukit gantang parlimetentary seat and Bukit selambau kedah state seat. it is commonly known that PKR had the upper hand after victory in KT but sadly the maverick behind PKR Dato seri Anwaronly concentrated on defections from bn to pkr and not vice versa. The defections strategy adopted by DSAI since the PKR resounding victory become their own downfallwhen the bota assemblyman purpotely ied in what happen in perak deflecting to PKR made a turnaround and together with three other and defected to BN. BN made a claim and took over the perak state alas the ongoing legal battle in the hands of the malaysian courts.
On the ground, the man in the street is dissatisfied with what happen in perak claiming that their democratic rights were robbed. People who i talk to are somewhat tired and not bother about politics any more.
The Bn on the other hand despite its failure in recent by elections has failed to change their 'modus operandi' radically. The latest being an UMNO division leader requesting for UMNO to contest a traditionally MIC allocated Bukit Selambau seat claiming that UMNO stands a better change to wrest the seat. For BN to strengthen itself, this must stop.
Given the status of a weak BN and a battered PKR, the voters of the bukits has to take this byelections seriously as it will reflect the mood of the rakyat. This by-elections is equally important for teh Prime Minister in waiting YB DS Najib razak who shall assume umno presidency and the premier post in March. Will he be able to turn the face of BN ?
As a 28 year old member of a BN component party there is a need for BN to be able to reach the rakyat and put up a Malaysian face appealling to all msians. BN must stop internal qualms on its candidates and work all the time to serve the people, not only during elections and by elections. The rakyat do not have appeal for the benefitsflloded to them during eklections and bye elections. IT must study the youth thinking and voting patterns.
The PKR on the other hand need to organise itself strategically and scrutinise its candidates credibility. Gone are days where the rakyat will accept a postman,a photographer as a candidate. a matured malaysian democracy is in the making. Will malaysia be able to have a strong two party system inplace to provide alternative in governing an orderly nation ? Will we see Obama like politics here? This is the agenda of change we must pursue......it may be a destination and not a journey too far but it starts at the battle of the Bukits.

MIC-IPF Merger Augurs Well for the Unity of Indian Community

2009-02-01T16:24:00.009+08:00

The recent annoucement by MIC party President Dato Seri S. Samy Vellu inviting IPF to merge with MIC is not a new development. In the past, the same invitation was extended to the the MIC supremo.
However, the timing of the invitation is indeed the difference. After the March 8, 12th general election the BN's majority has slumped and the recent development in the Bota State assembly has further propelled the BN and its components to find ways and means to strengthen themselves. MIC launched its rebranding exercise soon after the aftermath of March 8 and has completed its first round of its exercise. The unification of the MIC-IPF will difinetely augur well for the 1.8 million indians who by large is the third biggest commmunity in Malaysia. However the community is dissected into few political parties and divided into many groups. Even the 3 Tamil newspapers readership is divided into MIC followers, Dato Subramaniam (ex deputy president, MIC) followers and others. With a large fragmentation of the community, the political strentgh and bargaining power are not fully realised. Couple with this the leadership tussle within the IPF after the demise of Tan Sri M.G. Pandithan, the Founder of IPF further breaks the fragmented community.
MIC with its 630,000 members and IPF with over 250,000 members can fully unite the indians and request for further assistance in porportion to its political strength.
However, the procedures of unification must be palatable for the IPF members who hold positions at branch, division, state and national level. As they will become members of a unified party the need for them to maintain their position as branch chairman, division chairman, state chairman etc need to be looked at a strategic level so that the unification can be smooth.
The time is indeed ripe for the Indian community to unite as pooling of resources and networking with a larger pool of professionals within the community can harness the community to greater economic and social prosperity. Given that the BN is almost in need to give it a facelift, the MIC presidents move is very timely and appropriate.
On the other hand , BN has to appeal to all Malaysians regardless of race, religion and creed and this only can be done if its component parties are credible and strong.

kugan ananthan -msians made a point

2009-01-28T21:21:00.004+08:00

The increasing number death of indians in the lock up over the years made the community moaning. But Kugan anathans death made them really mad. But not only the indians were united but all msians were against the police treated of a suspect. The fact that he is a suspect in a luxury car heist was known to them and they will not mind the reasonable punishment for his offence if convicted.
However, the due process of law must be in order. The police now have to study the procedure relating to the treatment of suspects in lockup for all msians. The msians in general are more matured and are able to voice their grievances and dissatisfaction through public protest....a thing not thought of many years ago.
The fact that they are calling their MPs to be with them in their fight against injustice proves a point. kugan death in lock up must be the last if law and order will prevail in our country regardless of the origin of the suspect. Malaysians must prevail in justice(kugan death will not be in vain -mkini 28/01/09). lets hope kugan incident will reinforce the need for review of the IPCMC.
Msians at large want a larger say on how the democrary is practised in our country.
The government of day must change its approach in dealing with individual rights.
Remember, Only change is constant.

Grow Up Malaysia !

2008-11-14T15:36:00.004+08:00

Hi everyone there, how are u guys doing ?. I have been very busy last one month plus setting up my community service centre and setting up my corporate training and consultancy office. My last post in my blog was on 3 October 2008. thank got everything is normalised now. Will post some of my community service centre pictures soon.

By the way, looking at the way things are moving, Malaysians have to grow up a lot as compared to our brothers across America. The have a civilized nation longer than us but i hope Malaysians dont have to wait that long to think out of the box. Americans made a historic decision in choosing a black as the leader of the world biggest economy because the believe he has all the credentials to make a good leader for the ppl of America regardless of race, religion or creed . Barrack Obama has excellent oratory skills, strong educational background and has been the peoples man as soon as he entered the Senate to serve the people of America. his exposure in kenya, Indonesia, Hawaii and USA made him an all rounded leader who was able to see things in a different perspective.

However, we Malaysian forgot that meritrocracy is what will make Malaysia and Malaysians shine not whether he is an Indian , chinese or Malay. The recent news of a Chinese been appointed to head the Selangor State Govt Arm, PKNS made news for the wrong reasons. Again, some merciless Malaysian are talking about a certain race leading organization's regardless about the capability odf the person appointed. After 50 years of independence we are still singing the same old song. If Barrack Obama, created hope for the minorities around the world ,Malaysians are still not at all pertuion and rbed by the new age phenomenan that the best man fitted should be appointed to do the job. Look at India, the previous President was a Muslim in a hindu majority and a Punjabi appointed as the Prime Minister. All this was possible because the appointments were all made in the name of merit.

In a globalised environment, many Malaysians are just cheating themselves by refusing to accept that the best person based on merit should be helming PKNS and not because of gender or race. At the end of the day we do not live in isolation but in a borderless world. Our refusal to accept reality, will only delay our catch up process as the the world order is catching up fast. Many MPs who are non - Malays have vioce their concern on why Khazanah link companies are not lead by Non-Malays. Until today the government has closed one eye on this issue. Are we saying that there isn't any capable lads out there or are we cheating ourselves by putting the not so best candidates to run our govt link companies which is all the taxpayers money in the name of race.

Malaysia and Malaysians, time has come, accept reality, grow up and accept the change.

Promises To Keep, Temple demolition in Ampang

2008-10-03T23:19:00.002+08:00

After the last general election, the Selangor State run Pakatan Rakyat promise not to demolish any temples or places of worship. But the recent demolition of the Sri Maha kaliamman temple in Ampang Jaya has caused furore among the Indians.
The news report has it that the temple was built in a forest reserve. So does it obstruct anything that the council must take action immediately without consulting the state government. The Selangor State Executive Councilor in charge of temple affairs, Dr. Xavier Jayakumar decribed the incident as "this is a small issue compared with more serious problems affecting the Indian community. Why dont we look at the bigger picture". this drew the wrath of the Indian community and religious group leader.
It is time Dr Jayakumar and his Pakatan team members realise that election manifesto's and promises are meant to keep ie "promises to keep" not just to win elections.
The Indians voted for Pakatan bcos they were upset with the BN Govt over the demolition of the Hindu temple in Padang Jawa just days before deepavalli- showing disrespect to the Hindu Religion.
Now the Pakatan government in Selangor has started the Temple demolition. The Indian community will no longer buy stories like "According to our guidelines, local authorities must seek permission from the executive council before demoloshing any place of worship"
Dr Xavier is the representative of the indian community, although not a Hindu he should be responsible enough to protect all places of worship regardless of religion.

SEPT 16 WHO IS THE BENEFICIARY ?

2008-09-09T22:40:00.007+08:00

Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim's (DSAI) past few months consistent claim of forming a new government is something that has been making headlines in the press daily. Is this just a claim or a reality as he had claimed that enough of Barisan MPs are waiting to cross over come Sept 16. Is it a tactical game by PKR ? Are there enough numbers to form a new government? This are some of the thoughts that are on the minds of the ppl.

History has it that Sept 16 is the day when Malaysia was formed i.e Sabah and Sarawak become part of Malaysia and hence Malaysia Day. It is a day to celebrate for their union made Malaysia, a model of multi-ethnic society once often praised by others.

The 12th general election on 8 march was the turning point for the rakyat who made their choice. They gave the PKR more seats than they previously had but BN had the simple majority to rule the nation , PR to govern the five states it won. So the decision was voted by the majority of the rakyat. So is the rakyat just waiting for someone to topple the government or are they concerned on the bread and butter issues affecting them ? Is there so much politicking going on that we all forget the achievement of a developed nation i.e Vision 2020 as its goal.

Who is going to benefit of this Sept 16 attempt, only one individual or the whole nation ? Are we not able to realise the stark reality of what is happening in our neighbouring country ?

I believe the government of the day have so much thing to do to turn Malaysia into a developed country and make the lifestyle of Malaysians better. Some of the our priorities are;
resusticate the flagging economy
Review spiralling consumer goods prices and increasing inflation
address unemployment among youths and graduates
eradication of poverty
illegal immigration issues highlighted by Sabahans
look at the needs of Sabah and Sarawak
Immediate review of the Public transportation system

Majority of Malaysians are not concerned on the politics of the country but on how the can counter the increasing consumer prices and pertol price hike and make enough to feed their family.The PR government if it is really great and able to convince the rakyat should go forward and carry on with its services to the rakyat and wait for its turn and perform well on the by elections and the 13th general election where they sld show their muscle after contributing their services to the rakyat , rather than going on with this sabotage. The investors are jittery and look at how the stock market is reacting to the perception of uncertainty created by DSAI.

Hi ppl, Lets move on and let the govt of the day concentrate on economic and social development which is vital for ppl of all walks of life. Let politicking take a back seat as we have bigger priorities at hand.

Radical Reform Required For BN To Stay Ahead

2008-09-03T16:06:00.003+08:00

The Recent Permatang Pauh by-election further reinforced the need for the BN component parties to radically reform themselves. The rakyat is not against the BN but the approach it has taken in addressing the bread and buttter issues have them concerned on the future of this country and thus they look for alternatives.
The recent incident where a school teacher in Telok Panglima Garang who uttered uncalled remarks on a indian student have angered the indian community whilst calling the chinese "pendatang" at the permatang pauh byelection have turn the chinese furious. This are just examples of the issues that are begin to tear
BN has to look beyond race and religion if they were to lead the pack of the component parties. Time has come where the rakyat is questioning for their individual and community rights and as a branch chairman of a component party i do come across this questions myself. It is time to show the ppl that BN can deliver and just not playing rheotoric. Furthermore, the approach taken to address community issues and win over the rakyat has to reformed radically.
BN has been in existence for 50 years. It has a legacy of proven track record and system but now ppl are not looking at history alone. Character, delivery system and approach in handling the bread and butter issues are their main concern.
Tan Sri Koh, Former Penang CM echoed the statement that BN has to fast track its reform. But it is still unclear whether majority of Component party leaders agree with this or are they still thinking of the good old days.
BN have to be aggresive in the constituenties that its lost in the 12th general election. Appoint credible candidates who can go to the ground and do social and community service. With service delivery by credible apointees it will be difficult to gain the lost ground. BN has the capacity but will power ?

Budget 2009, Will it reduce the burden of the Rakyat ?

2008-08-30T19:01:00.002+08:00

Prime Minister Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi tabled the 2009 Budget much earlier this year as compared to previous years due to the upcoming Ramadhan (fasting) month and Hari Raya festival in September and October 2009 respectively.

The petrol price hike a couple of months ago have resulted in inflationary pressure on consumer goods resulting in increase in price of goods and services thus reducing the disposal income of the man in the street. Consumers from all walks of life faced difficulties as consumer spending have been curtailed putting less money in the pocket.

As such it is important to look at whether the Budget 2009 did address the bread and butter issues such as increasing the disposal income (putting more money in the pocket of people to raise consumer spending) in time of economic uncertainties. To further spiral the slowdown in economy, boosting consumer spending will create a multiplier effect to enhance the economy. A responsible govt will look at this approach at addressing the economic concerns.

Lets now look at the major components of the Budget 2009 proposals:

The increase in the tax rebate for the income bracket RM35ooo and below from RM350 to RM450 will result in some 100,000 taxpayers from paying tax. This will result in increase in disposal income which can boost consumer spending and can mitigate the increase in petrol prices.

Announcement of a one month bonus or a minimum of RM1000 to be paid in two instalments in September and December 2009. This will definitely assist those celebrating Hariraya festivals as they are able to use thsi instalments for purchase of hariraya items an the December instalments will assist parents of school going children to use the money to buy school items. this is expected largely to increase in the consumer spending in the months of september, October and december 2009. This in turn will have a multiplier effect on the economy.

Increase in pension amount from a minimum pension of Rm72o a month effective Jan 1, 2009. This will definitely put more in the hands of the pensioners who can cushion the effect of petrol price hike and increase in prices of goods.

Reduction of road tax for owners of diesel engines vehicles. This will increase the disposal income.

Increase in the monthly allowance of the physically challenged on welfare assistance from RM400 monthly household income to RM 720 for Peninsula Malaysia, RM960 for Sabah and RM830 for Sarawak.

One way to manage therisk of increased petrol price is the introduction of an efficient public transporation system. The Government in the Budget 2009 has made significant strides to address this issue by increasing the capacity of LRT & KTM kommuter System. However the full implementation of this will only be felt in 2014. The inefficient public transportation system until then will not solve the day to day woes of the public. It is recommended that the government relook at the implementation timeline as the under capacity issues will need to be addressed almost immediately.

Allocation of RM3billion to sabah and RM 3.3 billion to Sarawak augurs well for the foundation of an equitable sharing of wealth and the unification of the concept of Bangsa Malaysia as both the east Malaysia states has been repeatedly asking the Federal Govt for assitance with the compalints that t hey have not been given additinal allocation to alleviate poverty and lack of infrastructure. They also claim that they have been neglected over the years. This is a step in the right direction of the BN led government.

One key point that that came out of Budget 2009 sppech is the political stability of the country viz a viz the performance of the economy and the Stock market. Malaysia was once considered a safe "haven " by the investing community. However, this has taken a drastic change since the so many demostration that has taken place. The BN led govt need to seriously address this concern and radically reform its implementation of its projects and programmes proposed for 2009. The rakyat expexcts to see tangible benefits from the proposal in Budget 2009 . This will then lead amd increase the confidence in the present govt. People expects to see a governments that delivers.

Past election results (March 8 and permatang pauh) do not speak well on the peoples apprehension of the actions taken by the BN government . The expectation of the ppl in the street is the govenment representative who 'walk the talk" i.e to deliver their promise.

JOB VACANCY AT ACA

2008-08-23T22:27:00.000+08:00

FROM
Supt.Karuna

INDIAN GRADUATES WITH DEGREE,Diploma,STPM,SPM,who wants to serve in ACA
please apply at spa.gov.my or go to bpr.gov.my or send resume to a2@bpr.gov.my.

JOB Opening at BSN

2008-08-23T20:13:00.000+08:00

FROM
Mrs Jasmine Adaickalam
of Yayasan Strategik Sosial

Eligible Malaysian Indians are encouraged to apply nationwide at branches where there are vacant posts such as officers, assistant officers and clerks. Young Malaysian Indians with Degree, Diploma or SPM Certificate can apply for these posts respectively.

Interested Malaysian Indians with appropriate qualifications can call and go for an interview. You may call the following BSN officers to facilitate this process of interview and also to know further details.

Cik Nazuha Abdul Razak - 03-21623222 Ext 3125
Cik Noor Suzawati Azhari – 03-21623222 Ext 3130

“Once your interview is finalised and your application form has been sent to the bank, the applicants are encouraged to give/send a copy of their application form to Yayasan Strategik Sosial at the following address given. This will enable YSS to monitor the application process."

CONTACT DETAILS

Yayasan Strategik Sosial

5^th Floor, Menara Manickavasagam,

No 1, Jalan Rahmat,

50350 Kuala Lumpur.

for more details pls visit : www.yss98.com

Lim Guan Eng vs Koh Tsu koon

2008-08-21T13:37:00.000+08:00

Is it the new way of life ? Looking at the way Tan Sri Koh and YAB Lim Guan Eng debated the land issue in Penang it appears that Malaysians are looking at a professional way of how issues should is addressed. The crowd at the gallery was also made up of a very professional and matured crowd. Way to go Malaysia. If this is the way the people are made accountable for their decisions and actions, Malaysian is in the right path to becoming a developed nations.
My personal opinion is that Tan Sri Koh answered all questions directly without hiding any facts while the CM was not answering the questions raised directly. The way to go in future debates is the participants should address the questions raised so that the rakyat can get the answers the are looking for. All in all it is a great debate...liberalising to become a thinking nation.

Malaysia Boleh

2008-08-19T22:55:00.000+08:00

When Lee Chong Wei smashed thru the badminton arena of Beijing olympics to enter the mens singles the whole Malaysia regardless of being malay, chinese, indian or other race came together in supporting a Malaysian regardless of race because the Malaysian pride was at stake. when the mens final took place it was the golden opportunity for Malaysia either to get a silver or a gold medal, a feat never attained before in the men singles event of the olympics by any Malaysian. Every living mortal was either glued to their tv or watching the game live at food outlets, pubs etc.
We will celebrate our 51st Merdeka in two weeks time and its time we trace each other communities contribution in the development of this great nation Malaysia. In the country rich in multi-ethinicity we should respect each other community and a level playing field should be in place in the area of sports, education and employment etc. Only thru this we can be a competitive nation with best brains in all competencies.... our assets...human capital. Recently many quarters have raise issues on the UITM being open to non bumiputeras.Lets look at it logically, its open to foreigners but not to its own non bumiputera citizens. No one is questioning the special rights of the Malays but wouldn't allowing non malays create competitions and raise the bar of UITM's standing as an excellent educational institution. again to protect the Malays special rights ,the intake can always be restricted to a small percentage. If it is "kerana mu Malaysia" racial tolerance in the name of educational competitiveness can definitely be a reality... cos of the spirit "Malaysia Boleh"

JPA Scholarship and Matriculation places 2008

2008-05-28T00:54:00.000+08:00

Mind Boggling! Thats what the students and parents of students who perform well in the recent SPM Examination are saying. Year after year this seems to be a problem. The Government in its efforts to address the problem has this year increased the number of JPA scholarship from 1800 to 2000. However the solution is not at sight. Media daily highlights the issues of students who appeal that they deserve the scholarship to pursue their burning pursuit to excel in their chosen field. Despite the JPA clarifying the selection criteria being used there seems to be dissatisfaction allround.

Should education be a privilege or a right of everyone ? Shouldn't those who excel be given a opportunity? It is time to come out with a very clear selection criteria and made known even before the students apply for those places?

The real issue is the transparency in the awarding of the scholarship and the distribution of places for matricluation. It will be good if the government comes out clean and say how was the places for the scholarship and matriculation were distributed among the races in malaysia and communicate this information to the respective political organisations that are championing their communities rights.