Petaling Jaya is the nation’s newest city. Despite the relative calm on issues after the departure of the previous Petaling Jaya mayor Datuk Ahmad Termizi Puteh, the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has plenty of problems that remain unresolved. While…
Monthly Archives: December 2006
Selangor government agencies owe RM15 million in assessment arrears to Klang Municipal Council (MPK)
Eyebrows were raised at the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) full board meeting on Thursday when councillors were told that a number of Selangor Government agencies jointly owed the council RM15mil in assessment arrears. Three of the agencies involved are the…
Daim’s views on NEP
Touching further on the NEP, Daim said that while the affirmative policy introduced in the 70s had addressed poverty issues confronting the Malays, poverty eradication among other communities, which was the second limb of the NEP, was forgotten. “There are…
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Hishammuddin promises allocation will reach all
“Being transparent is important because the amount allotted for education is so big and I do not want allegations that it did not reach target groups or our objectives because this blueprint will show exactly where the money is all…
Hishammuddin says Malaysia’s education system ranks very high
When viewed in the context of our achievements vis-a-vis the other Commonwealth countries, it is heartening to note that our education system ranks very high in key indicators among our peers who share the same legacy, colonial past and system.…
Khairy ‘advises’ Barisan Nasional members not to push the envelope too far
Barisan Nasional members have been told not to take for granted the open attitude of the present leadership in allowing the airing of views. Barisan deputy Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said some quarters had been testing the limits of the…
Deputy Internal Security Minister blames public for snatch thefts
THE public is partly to be blamed for snatch thefts, said Deputy Internal Security Minister Datuk Mohd Johari Baharum. He said snatch thefts usually occurred when the victims were careless with their property. “Such an attitude gives snatch thieves the…
Malaysia’s bloated civil service
The salary of the highest-ranked civil servant in Malaysia is 19.5 times more than his or her lowest-ranked colleague, according to 2006 data, Dr Lim Teck Ghee said. The former director of Asli’s Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS) said…
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Local councils’ warts on full parade
The year began with a long struggle by Petaling Jaya residents to see the council’s accounts, following an 8 to 10% increase in their rates. They eventually succeeded, but under trying circumstances. The council also attracted criticisms for attempting to…
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Universiti Malaya Vice-Chancellor says public universities must tackle English weakness problem
Universiti Malaya (UM) vice-chancellor Datuk Rafiah Salim said that although this was not a major problem, public universities needed to accept the fact openly and overcome the problem. Rafiah: Says public universities need to accept the fact openly and overcome…
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