Thursday 30 August 2012

國慶獻詞

國慶對一個國家來說,是一個非常特別的節日,特別是對馬來西亞這個多元種族的國家,這提醒我們當初咱的先賢,如何不分種族、不分宗教、不分你我,為大馬爭取獨立。
 

各族人民團結和平相處精神,讓全民引以為榮,更為世人所推崇,因此正當人民准備歡度獨立55週年紀念之際,各族更應牢記先賢建國的豐功偉績,繼續努力建設,落實2020年成為先進國的宏願。
 

經濟方面,我認同政府過去推行各種惠民與利商政策,但政府應該正視剛剛出爐的大馬中華總商會《2012上半年大馬經濟狀況調查報告》的內容,既國家經濟上半年取得少許增長,但超過半數華商對今明兩年的經濟前景不太樂觀的情況。
 

大馬工商界仍期盼看到更強勁經濟增長發揮影響,並希望其增長能更顯著反映於他們的生意,包括政府在宏觀層面作出的努力未滲透至中小企業。
 

至于社會的治安問題,同樣是需要讓人民感受到安全,才是最重要。
 

教育方面,即將在9月11日公佈的國家教育藍圖,希望是一份涵蓋各領域、有遠景、 宏觀,可以帶領大馬教育制度與國際教育趨勢接軌,及邁向多語言發展方向的重要藍圖。教育決定一個國家的成敗興衰,而這份藍圖將是帶領大馬邁入高收入國的重要配備。
 

提升教育水平及增加就業機會,都有助于減少失業率及犯罪率,社會治安自然會良好,人民也安居樂業,不必受治安問題所困擾。
   

就以上幾點,顯示55週年國慶日主題“一個馬來西亞:遵守承諾”(1Malaysian:Janji Ditepati)對人民對政府來說,都應該只是另一個階段的啟程,因為在兌現承諾過后,大馬人民要的是“感受”,包括“感受”經濟的穩定、“感受”社會的安全和“感受”政府的改變。
 

最后,我衷心祈求,明天第55屆的國慶日及接下9月16日的第43屆馬來西亞日過后,國家將會更加繁榮、政治會更加穩定及營造更好的生活環境,順祝馬來西亞和全民生日快樂!
 

National Day Message

National Day Celebration is a special occasion to a country. Malaysia, a multi ethnic country with diversified of races, religion, cultures and customs will be celebrating her 55th National Day at Merdeka Square on 31st August 2012.  

In this auspicious occasion, colourful parades, air shows, fireworks and various performances will be showcased along the streets. Thousands of spectators will participate in this celebration. It is indeed a nation’s celebration.

National Day is symbolized a day of independence. On August 31st 1957, Malaysia gained its independence from British colonial rules. For the past 54 years, Malaysians have been celebrating National Day together.

In my opinion, this day is symbolized the day of Independence and reminds us the achievements of our former Prime Minister Yang Teramat Mulia Tunku Abdul Rahman Al-Haj and his delegations. Without them, we will not be able to have this day for the past 54 years. We must unite together to excel our country and achieve Vision 2020.

In economy aspect, various implementations and improvements which introduced by the Government have been dedicated for the people and their businesses. However, I urged that Government should pay attention to the recent survey report by The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) on economic situation of Malaysia in the 1st half of 2012.

Eventhough stastistic shows positive growth on Malaysia economy, there are chinese business communities are less optimistic about the Malaysia economic outlook in 2012 and 2013.

However, I believe most of them are cautiously optimistic about the Malaysia economic outlook in 2014 and wish the economy is getting more robust. On the other hand, Government should also make plans to escalate the growth among the SMEs.

As for the country stability and security, the sense of safe and security of the people are the most important.

Besides these, education in Malaysia has been always one of the important topics in the country.  I am impressed of the introduction of National Education Blueprint by the Ministry of Education which set its goals to revive the education system as well as solving the racial polarization issues in the schools.

The Blueprint spells out the ministry’s approaches in the next five years and timeline of delivery of goals. I hope that all of us can do our best part to achieve together the Ministry’s accountability which outlined in the Blueprint. It is a direction for a country like Malaysia to achieve a developed and high income nation by increasing the level of education and create more career opportunities in the country.

The 55th National Day theme “Janji Ditepati”(Promises Fulfilled) is a clear message from the country that the Government heard the People’s voices and are making efforts to fulfill the promises the people.

Last but not least, I wish Malaysia ‘Happy Birthday’ and may we blessed with the continuous harmony, peacefulness, prosperity towards making our Malaysia a better place for all.

Wednesday 29 August 2012

社交網站罪案

國內最近一而再發生不法之徒利用社交網站,教唆青少年離家出走,造成家中父母擔心又傷心的案件,這顯示,無論是校方、教師、家長、父母和監護人,都需提高警惕,避免家中子女,因沉迷網絡虛幻世界,而遭有心人利用,踏入別人預設的陷井,后悔一生。

許多的青少年會對父母隱瞞網絡使用情況,這是讓人感到擔憂的,因為青少年入世未深,很輕易便會遭人利用和教唆,如果長輩可以及時察覺發現,很多時候,結局將會被改變。
 
一些父母和長輩也缺少對于網絡科技的知識,他們不熟悉社交網絡的操作,認為孩子利用網絡尋找資料完成作業,或者忽略了社交網站的“殺傷力”及對青少年的影響力,殊不知孩子正慢慢步入不法之徒所設下的陷阱。
 
長輩為了子女和下一代,應該多接觸互聯網和社交網站,跟上時代的腳步,以便與青少年有共同的話題之餘,也掌握這些潛在的“武器”的性質和危險性,防範勝于治療。
 
電腦社交網絡的普遍,已經令人感到擔憂,加上一些父母不熟悉電腦網絡科技,有者甚至一竅不通,完全無法得知孩子在電腦社交網絡的動態,因此根本無法採取任何防範措施,只是在事發后,才來感到驚慌。
 
其實,父母在必要時可在電腦安裝網絡監控軟體,限制上網活動,如Minor Monitor可監控臉書賬戶,過濾特定關鍵字並及時提醒家長。
 
家長也可以限定子女上網的時間,並且將電腦設在客廳 ,以免子女有機會自己一個人上網,沉迷而不自知。
 
隨著時代轉變,父母不只是要成為孩子的朋友,更應該也當他們的網友,無論於網絡還是現實生活中,時刻關注及留意孩子的情緒改變化,給予適當的輔導,並向他們解說網絡安全問題。
 
現代的父母也應學習以前時代,多多安排家庭活動,如旅遊與聚會等,避免孩子長期單獨沉迷於網絡中。
 
青少年通過網絡結交新朋友是值得鼓勵的,但不能排除某些網絡上的用戶是別有居心者,他們會設下圈套,利用青少年的單純與無知,引誘他們掉入陷阱,然後露出邪惡的一面為非作歹,包括騙財騙色。
 
因此,青少年應該通過參與課外活動或生活營認識新朋友,因為那能使他們透過交流以彼此瞭解,而真正結識成為朋友。
  青少年不要過於輕信網友的讒言,要懂得自我保護,以避免遭受傷害。


The danger of the social network

The danger of the social network is increasingly harmful to the children especially these days. Most of the children and teenager are addicted to social network sites and spending hours on internet. Social networking is more addictive than cigarette or alcohol.

Therefore, social network sites are extremely dangerous to our children. We must take steps to prevent such addiction happened to our children.

The parents, schools, teachers and guardians must be vigilant and alert whenever the children are accessing to the internet. Children navigate themselves very well around the World Wide Web.

They use the Internet to research for school works or assignments, playing games, and social networking. Just because children know a lot about using the Internet does not mean that they know very much about Internet safety.

Children do not always know when they are in danger on the Internet. Parents need to talk to their children about the danger involved in social networking. Further, parents need to explain to children that it is not okay to give out personal information about themselves to people they have met online.

Giving full names, addresses, school names, phone numbers, birthdays, and any other type of personal information are very dangerous. Predators can use any combination of personal information to find the children and harm them.

I must say that social networking is both directly and indirectly affecting the children social, psychological, academic development. And it is vital for the parents to monitor the children. Parents should set the time limits for the children to access to the internet.

But most importantly, parents should dedicate quality time with their children such as a day-out trip and family gathering. This will reduce the time for the children to indulge into the internet.

On the other hand, the schools should make it a compulsory that the students participate in co-curricular activities such as camping, charity works, school based service organization and/or take-up a sport.

Let us work towards preventing our young generation get addicted to social network. However, we must not forget that internet does bring us positive development if we used it wisely and prudently.

2013年財政預算案

首相兼財政部長納吉將會于9月28日提呈2013年的財政預算案,這個財政預算案相信是大馬過去至今最大挑戰及最重要的一份預算案,因為這份預算案將會決定國陣在下一屆大選的勝算及國家如何面對來自外在,如世界經濟及多國政治局勢不穩定的艱鉅挑戰!
 
預算案中,為了顯示政府關心及體恤人民,政府應該保持與今年一樣的各項津貼和援助金,包括100令吉的學生津貼、200令吉購書券、500令吉援助金和560令吉德士司機的輪胎津貼等,因為面對當今百物上漲的情況,許多中下收入的人民,都已被生活開銷壓得喘不過氣。
 
政府也能通過減低個人所得稅至2%-3%,調高個人、妻子及孩子扣稅額度,增加更多扣稅項目等,讓人民擁有更多更強的消費能力,刺激國內經濟活動。
政府于2013年財政預算案中,也應該實施在適中的地區,建造更多可負擔房屋,以助35歲以下在職青年,尤其城市居民能夠擁有屬于自已的首間房屋,或者為50萬令吉以下的房屋免除印花稅,以制激市場。
國內主要城市如雪隆檳州和新山的排屋價格在4年前,從20-30餘萬令吉漲至超過80至百萬令吉;公寓也從20萬令吉漲至50至60萬令吉。
 
鑑于房價暴漲,中低收入的國人,特別是在職青年已無能力購買吉隆坡、八打靈再也和檳島房屋。

研究報告顯示,37%的18至35歲的在職青年入不敷出。其中15%者,甚至沒有儲蓄習慣。儘管銀行提供各項房屋貸款計劃,可是在職青年仍無經濟能力購買房子。
我認為,與其管制房價及貸款,政府不如在城郊區,如蕉賴、加影、蒲種、汝來和峇央峇魯等地建設更多負擔得起的房屋較為務實。

 此外,2013年財政預算案,政府也應積極考慮我國華教的整體發展,包括在軟、硬體方面的實際需要,提供所需的撥款和費用,避免讓華社會繼續“領養華教”。
 
除了中央政府,各州政府應該為華教發展提供制度化、合理化、學術化和專業化的全面協助,不要讓華社和華教領導人,為軟硬體設備而勞心勞力,這對華小是不公平的。
 
希望政府放寬條例,制度化批准各源流教育團體,一旦進行任何供教育正規用途的籌款運動,都能夠提供“一律豁免所得稅”的便利,以鼓勵群眾協助國家發展各源流教育事業。
 
政府可為捐助各源流教育用途的個人或企業公司,提供無頂限的所得稅回扣措施,以感激這些協助國家發展各源流的熱心人士和企業。  
 
除了屋價、教育和生活開銷,與人民息息相關的還有治安,因此政府應該在來臨的財政預算案中撥出預算改善治安、打擊罪案。

Budget 2013

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that the 2013 Budget will tabled on Sept 28. It is one of the most challenging budget as it will indirectly reflecting the impact of Barisan Nasional towards the upcoming general election.

The budget is focusing on the quality of life of the Rakyat and  the economic growth of the nation. Various asisstance has been dedicated to the students, senior citizen, taxi drivers with an objective to reduce their current financial burden due to the global financial crisis.

Government through reducing the personal income tax by 2% - 3% and increasing tax deduction for spouse and children in order to create more disposable income which eventually will stimulate the domestic economy. Hope that Bantuan Rakyat 1 Malaysia (BR1M) will be given out again to the Rakyat.

Under 2013 Budget, Government may implement new housing scheme to help those especially working adults to own a house, the affordable house. I personally hope that the Budget will give stamp duty exemption to 1st time housebuyer which purchases a house costing less than RM500,000.00 This will encourage property sector growth.

In view of the rising house prices especially in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor and Penang, more Malaysians, especially young working adults will be facing difficulties to purchase their first house in these areas. In my opinion, Government should look into opportunity to explore and develop properties in city suburbs such as Cheras, Kajang, Puchong, Nilai, Bangi but the house price must not more than RM350,000.00 with a built-up area approximately 1,000 sq.ft.

In addition, Government should also consider financing the overall development of Chinese education in Malaysia which is one of the important aspects for the economic growth of the country especially rising trading volume with the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan. They are our the major trading partners in the very near future.

Lastly, I also hope that the Government will increase the budget to further strengthen the security and safety of the Rakyat. Crime prevention is everybody responsibility including the Government

Thursday 23 August 2012

開齋節獻詞

開齋節獻詞
 
  大馬長期以來所維持的和諧、穩定秩序,不應被一些不符現實國情的文化所破壞。
  任何社會建構的轉型都不可能一蹴而就或者一步登天,不能在忽略大部份人民意願的情況下進行任何突變。
 
  在多元化的大馬社會,因為國民擁有不同的宗教和信仰,彼此不應逞一時之快,情緒化看待問題。
 
  團結需要各族更多的包容、尊重和耐心,在尊重各族之間的文化和宗教多元性之余,在立國意識和建國發展大方向方面則必須擁有堅定的共識,大馬才能在全球化洪流中站穩腳步,取得另一個階段的更大發展成就。
 
  作為一個由多元族群組成的國家,大馬的回教徒,不管是在家庭結構或社會關懷上,都體現關愛、互重和互助的精神,跟其他各族非回教徒團結一致、和睦共處、共存共榮。
  我們要拒絕國內任何形式的種族及宗教歧視,以邁向一個實質的馬來西亞國族,讓每個人及國民能以身為馬來西亞人自豪,而不是因為自己的出身、種族或宗教。
 
  今天 ,在馬來西亞,一些佳節慶典如開齋節、農曆新年、屠妖節和豐收節是不分種族、不分宗教一起歡慶的節日,不再局限於特定種族慶祝,這是大馬獨特的文化。
 
  開放門戶的習俗就是能夠拉進大馬多元種族之間距離最好的證明。大馬人民尤其是年輕一代,必須透過交流和瞭解建立、培養對各文化和宗教的尊重。
 
  一個多元宗教的社會,在處事方式與思維必須開放和具有伸縮性,也必須在各族之間尋求共同點,並加以發揮,才能達至2020年宏願。
 
  人民應該明白,如果要在這世界上繼續生存與進步,唯一的策略便是加強各民族的團結與合作,來面對全球化的嚴峻挑戰,所以任何種族兩極化的現象都必須即刻遏止。

Selamat Hari Raya

First and foremost, I would like to wish all my Muslim friends Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin.

Aidilfitri is a month to forgive and to strengthen ties. Malaysia is a country with multi ethnic group with diversified of races, religion, culture and customs.
 
As a Malaysian myself,l am grateful that all Malaysians have been living together in this harmonious country for the past 55 years.
 
Malaysia celebrates Hari Raya Aidilfitri every year and it is an official public holiday for the 1st and 2nd day of Hari Raya.

We are very fortunate that able to celebrate different festivals together such as Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Deepavali and Christmas.
 
In my opinion Malaysians should always continue to uphold the Malaysian spirit of mutual respect and making continuous efforts to maintain the harmonious, progressive and peaceful country.

I believe that unity among the Malaysians is the key aspect towards realizing Malaysia as one of the high income country.

Friday 10 August 2012

倫敦奧運

倫敦奧運開幕圓滿進行,相信有看過的人都會認為,與北京奧運開幕相比,兩屆奧運會開幕式都帶來了震撼的感覺。
倫敦奧運會開幕式,看似小清新,卻有著濃濃深情,讓人感受到的人文關懷,這相信已經達到了作為開幕式的目的。
其每個表演環節,都有它們各自的主題:有愛護、保護動物主題;描繪工業大國的特色;體現人文文化和情懷;展現流行樂和文化元素的產生和風靡等。
此外,一些細節也鼓勵世人應積極向上、樂觀的心態;注重人道,對死者表以尊敬;和注重科技發展,推動文明進步。
7名青年點燃火炬的方式,重點在說明,青年是世界的未來,關註年輕一代。
奧運的開幕可以給了大馬有很大的啟示,大馬處於飛速發展的過程之中,隨著國家的迅速發達,人民、特別是青年,面臨著越來越多的挑戰。
青年不得不在較高的生活水平上生活,不得不努力工作,艱苦奮鬥,目的是為了達到自己的長遠的目標。
要是不能調整自己,不能使自己適應上述形勢,那就意味著這些青年將成為落伍者。由於他們是實現2020年高收入先進國遠景規劃的未來的領袖,因此必須讓他們清醒地認識到這一事實:他們是國家的寶貴財富。
世界上任何一個國家都把今天的青年看作是一種寶貴的財富。他們是能夠幫助實現國家發展的未來的領袖,國家的社會經濟發展的成功與否在很大程度上取決於能否培養和利用這些青年人的潛力、天賦和能量,使他們能夠為國家的發展作出卓有成效的貢獻。
政府對養成馬來西亞青年高尚的道德價值觀和倫理準則這一工作非常重視,目的是為了營建一個關心人的社會並形成全國性的期望。
但如果只有政府作出努力來培養青年,那是不夠的。政府與青年兩者的期望必須互補。青年對教育和就業的期望必須經過仔細的審查,這樣才能使政府投入的一切資金得到充分利用。
對國家發展來說,教育和就業是兩個重要關鍵因素。必須從早期開始就通過良好的教育來培養青年,這樣才能使他們在今後的謀生活動,尤其是能夠從事他們所選擇的職業。

Olympic 2012 in London

The opening ceremony of Olympic 2012 in London was indeed a triumph. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' in the world through innovation and revolution.

The performances were well themed with humanistic, culture, prevention of animal cruelty, industry civilization and modernization.

As a Malaysian, I felt that this indeed gives an inspiration to young Malaysians. The future of a country depends on the young generation.

Young generation is the asset of the country and the future of Malaysia dependent on them. The vision to achieve Malaysia as one of the high-income nation depends not only the Government but continue efforts of the young generation to cultivate or acquire high moral value, knowledgeable and be patriotic to the nation .

As a chairman of an education foundation, I would say that education is the key factor to a successful nation.

Education must start from early age and continue up to tertiary education with emphasis on moral and ethical studies. With this, the young generation will be able advanced in their career and the nation will prosper and developed.

Wednesday 1 August 2012

優秀生應獲屬意課系

每年拿到頂尖優秀成績卻無法在國內大學取得到屬意課系的問題,都一而再發生,高教部及政府最高單位應該關注這問題的嚴重性,因為這將直接影響人民對于政府轉型計劃的看法。
如果這問題沒有盡快改善,對于政府目前的目標,即是留住人才,將是一大挑戰,因為一些成績優秀的頂尖學生,將會因為無法獲得自己想要的課系而出國,這些學生一旦在外國練大學,他們未來畢業后很大可 能便會各種因素,而選擇不回國並在國外工作,這對大馬來說是可惜及不值的。
無論如何,人民也應該明白,高教部在處理這個課題時,是無法做到讓每一人都高興的成績,但高教部應該以更加透明的方法作為遴選,包括給予合理和可以接受的理由,說服那些無法取得自己想要的課系的學生。
政府要特別留意,目前陸續有許多無法得到首選科系的華裔頂尖優秀生站出來,不排除將會有一些投機的政棍會利用這個機會攻擊政府。
高教部自從數年前起採取績效制錄取新生,華裔優秀生只要符合資格的幾乎都被國立大學錄取,這是我國跨前一大步的證明,接下來便是應該朝著任何成績頂尖的學生,應該都可獲得符合自己資格的課系。
根據數據,2012年至2013年度的大學新生錄取名單。在52430名合格申請當中,73.5%38549名學生成功被錄取,進入本地20所國立大專就讀。華裔學生的錄取率是所有族群中最高的,也就是86.4%8984人。
據知,一些落選學生不準備接受其他大學第二個因素是我們采績效制學生合格但積分低就無法被錄取,還有學生沒有考馬來西亞大學英文考試而不符合標準。
今年,全國共有683名平均積分達3.0或以上的合格申請者,因為不同意接受其他課系和不符合選課標準,而無法進入本地大學,因此這是需要高教部高度關注的。
高教部應該體諒這些莘莘學子努力求學,盡量考獲更好的成績,主要是希望可以進入本地大學,選讀自己屬意的理想科系,以便能幫忙減低家里的負擔,如果無法獲得他們屬意 的課系,將會讓這群頂尖優秀生大失所望
高教部的政策與目前要留注人才的政策是息息相關的,但是,如今就連防止人才外流的其中一個主要原因,即成績頂尖的優秀生無法獲得首選科系的問題都無法解決,該部應該在短時間內解決此問題

Issue must be solved without any further delay

There are many students whom achieved outstanding results were not given an opportunity to further their studies in their preferred course in local universities. In my opinion, Ministry of Higher Education in Malaysia must give serious consideration of this repeating issue as it will directly affecting the peoples’ views of the government transformation program.

This issue must be solved without any further delay so as to enable these students can obtain the education locally in their preferred courses. Otherwise, these top students with great academic results will plan to further their studies abroad. Hence, many of them will be starting their career and life abroad after graduating rather than coming back to Malaysia.

I believe the Ministry of Higher Education is definitely aware of this issue and trying to solve this issue amicably. In any case, Ministry of Higher Education can be more transparent in solving this issue so that the public, especially the parents and the students themselves will understand rather than forming a different opinion towards this issue, blaming the Government not doing anything for their children.

The recent launched National Higher Education Strategic Plan 2020 is where to conceptualize the entire operational plan for higher education with the notion of National Interest as well as to promise great autonomy for the universities and the students.

Government should pay more attention in particular to those non-bumiputra students whom they facing difficulties to be enrolled into the local universities. These non-bumiputra students are among the top students in the country. They should be given opportunity to further their studies in the preferred discipline in the local universities.

According to statistic, 38,549 students out of the total of 52,430 are successfully qualified to be enrolled to the 20 local universities.  However, some of these students did not enroll to the local universities as the course provided is not their choice course.

I suggest that the Ministry of Higher Education to make continuous efforts to ensure that the Public Institutions of Higher Education (PIHE) will have to make effort to ensure that the students are to be given their choice course especially high achievers students so that they can have the opportunity to study in Malaysia and start their career in Malaysia after graduating.

Be accountability and transparent in university placement for the students are the key to prevent brain drain. Thus, act prudently to retain talent.

“一個馬來西亞:遵守承諾”(1Malaysian:Janji Ditepati)

 身為大馬人民,我們都應該感恩和慶幸,因為過去55年裡,國內各種不同的種族和不同的宗教都可以和諧地一起生活,這是難得可貴的。
 
特別是在首相納吉的領導下,坐言起行的政府,讓人民都嚐到了轉型的成果,證明這是一個遵守承諾的政府,能夠讓人民生活在一個擁有主權和獨立的國家,而且正邁向繁榮進步。
 
今年,55週年國慶日主題“一個馬來西亞:遵守承諾”(1Malaysian:Janji Ditepati)所要傳達的意思,是要證明我國領袖一向來一諾千金,因此造就我國比一些更早獨立的國家進步。
 
政府承諾要打造團結一致的國家,我們做到了;政府承諾要帶領國家從農業國前進至工業國,再邁向先進和高收入國家,我們看到了希望,也正朝這目標邁步;政府承諾要人民生活在安寧和諧之中,我們看到也感受到,甚至觸摸到那成果;政府不只是用口說,而是要落實這些承諾,這55年來,我們都實現了許多承諾。
 
國家在首相納吉的領導下,已制定多項策略計劃及宏願,確保國家取得團結及和諧,並達到高收入國的目標。
 
今年國慶日主題進一步證明政府坐言起行的作風,不只是制定政府轉型計劃及新經濟模式,以大馬計劃及2020年宏願為目標,進行轉型及建設國家民族,更重要是這一切所言所講,都已逐步成形,惠及全民。
 
我相信,國陣政府將繼續為國家帶來許多改變。政府的承諾,事實上是繼承自聯盟政府開始的奮鬥目標,具有長遠的歷史。後來多個政黨加入組成國陣,仍然為國家發展大業努力。
 
任何人都不能否認的事實是,政府對人民的諾言,肯定會加以實現,即使是面對經濟放緩的時刻。
 
以2012年財政預算案為例,就可以作為檢測政府是否實現諾言的標準。這包括政府已推行轉型計劃,以及各項減輕民眾負擔的計劃,例如一個大馬人民援助金。至於反對黨是否說到做到,至今仍令人懷疑。
 
首相納吉上任以來,從2009年的主題:一個大馬,以民為本,績效為先(Satu Malaysia, Rakyat Didahulukan, Pencapaian Diutamakan);到2010年:一個馬來西亞促進轉型(Satu Malaysia, Menjana Transformasi);而2011年國慶日主題:“轉型成功,人民有福”(Satu Malaysia: Transformasi Berjaya, Rakyat Sejahtera),可以讓我們我到首相納吉按步就班的帶領國家,朝著目標前進。
 
我們不只是在講、也不只是在喊,我們都有在做、有在努力,這個屬于全民的成果已結了出來,大家根本無需再質疑政府的能力。

1 Malaysian : Janji Ditepati

1 Malaysian : Janji Ditepati (Promises Fulfilled), the theme for the upcoming  55th Anniversary National Day Celebration.

As Malaysian, we should be thankful that we have been living together in a harmony and peaceful environment in this multi ethnic country for the past 55 years.

Prime Minister, YB Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak commented the Malaysia has prospered over the past 55 years. Transformation has been carried out for the nation and the people in particular in agricultural to industrial-based economy.

Transformation is a key for a developing country like Malaysia. The Government has introduced a few policies such as NKEAs, ETP, 10th Malaysia Plan to enhance further the country’s economy. The downfall of the global economy has badly affected Malaysia’s economy and with these transformation programs, economy continues to grow at the rate of more than 4.0%.

I believe that Government has certainly delivered what has promised for the people aspects and continuing making efforts towards achieving a high-income nation country so as to benefit the people. As a result, people will live in a harmony and peaceful environment.

As Rome is never built in one day, I believe that BN will continue to bring changes for the wellbeing of the people and the country. As a Malaysian, we must support the Government for the mutual benefit in near future.

The Federal Government has never made and will never make any empty promises to the people.Therefore, we must support the BN Government In the next general election for continuing the transformation programs for the wellbeing and benefits of the people.

熊貓

人民應該以正面的觀念來看待中國租借熊貓給大馬的舉動,因為隨著中國掘起成為世界大國,長遠與中國保持友好關係,將可以直接從經濟、文化及教育方面惠及大馬,特別是大馬的華裔將可直接從中受惠。
大馬政府如今已承認逾800間中國大學的資格,這正是馬中邦交進步的成果,而且是特別結給華教的美好果實。
中國租借熊貓到外國是該國一項外交的措施,也代表著馬中關係在首相納吉的領導下,已邁入另一個里程碑,這也是全民所期待的。
目前大馬身為中國第3大的貿易國,而且相信明年,中馬貿易額肯定將突破1000億美元。屆時,馬來西亞將於日本、韓國之後成為中國在亞洲的第三大貿易夥伴,這對大馬來說是有萬利而無一弊。
最重要是,馬中繼續保持良好邦交關係,大馬必能從中國發展的途上,獲得利益。
人民特別是華裔應該明白,我們所受惠的不只是經濟,甚至華教和華人文化也會因為中國的掘起,而進一步穩住在大馬主流的地位。
令人遺憾的是,一些政棍和政治投機客可能會趁這個時候妖言惑眾,扭曲中國送出熊貓及大馬接受的決定,更以許多不合理及泵有根據的指責來煽動人民情緒,以便撈取廉價宣傳,這是非常不負責任及別有意圖的。”
每一名大馬人都應該讓中國看到大馬要與中國保持緊密邦交的決心和誠意,以便在中國的“熊貓邦交”過后,吸引更多中國商家到大馬投資,增加大馬的就業機會和經濟活動,共同朝高收入先進國的目標邁進。

Pandas

The loan two pandas from China to Malaysia as part of the collaboration between the China Wildlife Conservation Association and the Malaysian government. In fact, I believe that this is a very good idea not only foster the bilateral relationship between two countries, however, it raises the public awareness on panda conversation in China.

The close relationship has enabled Malaysia to attract more foreign investments from China to boost the country's economy further.

The Government has recently recognized more than 800 higher learning institutions in China, further strengthen the bilateral relationship between two countries as well as bringing benefits to the Chinese in Malaysia. The Chinese in Malaysia will be able to exchange views and explore further the culture, tradition and customs of the Chinese origin.

China has become one of Malaysia's largest trading partners and I believe that by next year, the trade volume will be continuing to exceed USD$100 bil. With the investment from China, it is determined not only to boost the economy for both countries, however it create more jobs opportunities and technology development especially in telecommunications and palm oil sectors.

I am determined that Government will always maintain this warm tie with China since during the tenure of the late Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak for mutual benefits in near future.

學校應有人定時檢查

52年歷史的彭亨聯增華小校舍因不堪白蟻蛀蝕倒塌壓傷5名學生,應該成為其他學校的前車之鑑,校方應該定時請專人到校檢查,以免有學生無辜遭殃。

  政府應該在9月28日提呈的2013年財政預算案中,撥出一筆數額供所有急需維修的學校,作為維修的經費,因為根據教總日前的報告,單單是華小,全國便有多達133間被列為危樓,相信淡小和國小也同樣面對一樣的問題。

  學校是栽培社會和國家未來主人翁的地方,我們必需確保學生可以在建康及安全的環境下成長及學習。

  過去霹靂班台直民華小及吉打吉華華小都曾經倒塌,甚至壓死老師,政府應該吸取教訓,不要犧牲無辜的性命。

  特別是一些木板校舍的學校,也應該全面提升至磚和鋼,大馬要朝向高收入先進國的目標,這都是不可以缺乏和忽略的硬體設備。

  另一方面,針對教育部宣布手機和平板電腦明年將可伴隨學生進入校園,此措施需從長計議,包括是否會進一步拉遠貧富學生之間的差別,影響學生的心理建設。

  手機和平版電腦對一些來自收入穩定家庭的學生來說,相當普遍;但是,對一些貧困家庭卻是沉重的負擔。

  特別是小學生,他們看到同學有而自己沒有時,將會造成他們從小自卑的心理,這對他們未來的成長來說,將是造成很大影響。

  政府要讓校方及小學生與時並進,跟上高科技的時代的用心良苦,在國際學校、私營學校都使用平板電腦為教學器材后,政府順應時勢發展將此科技帶入校園也不為過。
  因此,政府可以通過資助學校購買高科產品,而不是讓學生自己帶去。

  由于校方要確保學生的手機及平版電腦不被濫用、不影響教學和上課也不易,的確需要政府從長計議。

Practice regular inspection to the school building to avoid the mishap happen

52 year-old SJK(C) Lian Cheng in Pahang collapsed due to the unbearable infested by termite and causing 5 students injured. I believe this is not the first school which encounters the termite problem. Although the Government has allocated funds for repairing these schools, the management of school should be alert and practice regular inspection to the school building to avoid the mishap happen again.

The 2012 Budget proposal will be tabled in Parliament on Sept 28 and according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak that the budget would focus on the quality and balanced growth as well as the peoples’ well being. I hope there will be a fund set aside to facilitate work repair for these termite-infested schools. According to statistic report, there are a total of 133 primary Chinese schools in Malaysia required up-grading and improvement as they are old, worn out and termite- infested. These schools need immediate attention from the Government.

School is a place where gathers all the students to acquire knowledge and receive education. The environment of a school must safe and free from any danger so that the students can learn and study in a peaceful and healthy surrounding. I have learned that our Chinese schools in Malaysia which are currently in needs of improvement. Many of these schools are previously built with wood structure. I suggest that the Government can consider to replace these wooden building with bricks and concrete structure.

In another issue, students will be allowed to bring mobile phones and IT gadgets to school from next year after the rules and regulations are amended.  I believe there are pros and cons for such changes. I agreed with the Government changes with an objective to encourage the educators and students to embrace the knowledge of the information technology in the 21st century.

But on the other hand, I do think that more in depth study and understanding needed for this change in particular among the parents and the students. I can see most of the children are easily attracted to the IT gadget these days. Are these handphones and IT gadgets really needed in the class? Will the students concentrate in the classroom with these gadgets around them?

Can the students mature enough to handle the handphone and/or IT gadgets? Do the students at the age of 13 to 17 years discipline enough? All these needs to be answered before implement it.

2012年國家安全罪行(特別措施)

首相納吉宣廢除1948年煽動法令,並以新的國家和諧法令取代,再一次證明國陣政府坐言起行的處事作風,同時也代表著國家正朝著更大的言論自由空間與民主的方向前進。

納吉週三晚上宣布正式落實已修改的大專法令、印刷法令,以及2012年國家安全罪行(特別措施),也正合時宜,因為目前國家的局勢,正是需要以上法令(特別是國家安全罪行法令),以面對威脅國人安全的各種罪行。
隨著政府過去短短3年所推動的政府轉型計劃、經濟轉型計劃和政治轉型計劃,現在都已結滿纍纍果實,這都是全民有目共睹的成就。
煽動法令是繼廢除內安法令和緊急法令,並且修改大專法令、印刷法令后,另一項應證納吉在政治路途上擁有過人勇氣的證明,因此全民都應該成為納吉及國陣的后盾,支持國家轉型。
過去,反對黨一直抨擊政府過度通過法令來保護政府的位置,如今納吉卻一口氣廢除不合時宜的法令,確保政府的轉型計劃並非是空談。
的確,政府決定廢除煽動法令,是為了確保在法令與聯邦憲法賦予國民的言論自由中取得平衡。
無論如何,大馬仍需要國家和諧法令,是因為大馬的國情獨特,要如何讓各種族人民、各宗教在這片國土上繼續如同過去自國家獨立后的55年的和平昌盛,一直都是一項艱巨的挑戰。
在著重大馬各族與各宗教間的和諧與互重精神的國家和諧法令下,將可以保障大馬各族以及所有宗教,免於遭到不負責任人士的舉動所影響,因為言論自由也必須與國家和諧、安定、公共安全取得平衡,如果失去和平,再多的言論自由,人民也無法受惠。
民聯一直都只是會以空頭支票和甜言蜜語來哄騙人民撈取選票。
過去他們可以以沒有執政無法兌現的借口來逃避責任,但是如今他們執政4州,檳、雪、吉和丹州都未看見民聯到底有落實過哪一項承諾。
民聯因為無需執行,只靠空口說出的各種諾言有何困難?最難的便是猶如納吉領導的國陣政府般:說得到、做得到!
 

National Harmony Act

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that the Sedition Act 1948 will be replaced with a new National Harmony Act as part of the country’s political transformation plan. Once again proved that BN is taking steps to transforming Malaysia into a free and democratic country.

He also announced that recent amendments would be implemented which are Security Offences Act (Special Measures), The Printing Presses and Publications Act as well as the Universities and Colleges Act. I must say that it is good to have these legislations in place for the benefit of the Rakyat. The safety and security of the people is paramount and cannot be compromised.

This further proved that the Barisan Nasional Government are not making empty promises to carry-out political transformation, besides making the continuous efforts to transform our economy through NKEAs and 10th Malaysia Plan for the past 3 years, we can see it is progressing.

The replacement of Sedition Act with National Harmony Act is the balance between ensuring the freedom of expression and unwarranted expression which may hurts the feeling of the people in particular in is a multi racial and multi religious country. This Act will be able to focus on the mutual respect and harmony among the Malaysian.

On contrary, Pakatan Rakyat has been making empty promises to the people in order to grab power and fish for voters. There isn’t any substantial plans for the wellbeing of the Rakyat beside empty promises.

齋戒月

 
雖然齋戒只是穆斯林在進行,但是整個齋戒月期間,各族各宗教人士都有分參與,因此大家應該趁這個神聖的月份裡,思想及感恩自己能夠活在大馬這片獨特的土地上。
 
我們可以各族一起出席齋戒的宴會,不分你我;齋戒期間,非穆斯林會因為穆斯林的朋友和同事,而選擇不在他們面前飲食,甚至一起餓肚子,這種精神和態度,就只是在大馬可以看得見,而這就是真正的“一個馬來西亞”的精神。
 
國人應該為能夠在和平和安寧的情況下齋戒感恩,不如一些面對各種問題的伊斯蘭國家,多少都會帶來壓力和困難。
 
例如有些國家地震;有些國家卻有衝突和戰爭,包括來自己內戰和外人的侵略,這都為這些國家不幸的人民帶來無窮的苦難。特別是穆斯林在那種困難的環境下,也一樣還須齋戒。
 
雖然大馬很慶幸沒有嚴重的天災和人禍,但是偶爾也會面對大水災,使到很多人失去家園、財產和家人,卻可在各方的合作和涉及者強烈的意志下,災黎很快可以恢復如常的生活,讓災黎都能夠和其他人一樣歡度佳節。
 
在齋戒月期間也提醒國人,應該保持著勿浪費及適度消費的習慣,特別是在目前這個國際經濟局勢不明朗的情況下。不只是穆斯林,而是全體國人必須節省用錢,避免在開齋節來臨前須承擔債務,並為家人帶來麻煩。
 
商家勿在齋戒月期間乘機提高物品價格,以維護穆斯林和各族的利益。
大馬穆斯林十分幸運,可在平靜及沒有巨大挑戰的情況下進行齋戒。
 
那些國家面對天災、人道危機及受困於戰爭區,難以取得糧食以開齋及在黎明前進餐。齋戒月是鞏固一個穆斯林的最佳機會,並通過多元種族及宗教的特色,塑造一個強大及團結的大馬民族。
 
齋戒月是讓回教徒自我反省、做善事及與親友團聚的時期,回教徒也可以提高紀律,讓自己更有耐心、善良及對他人面對的困難,感同身受。
 
國家已制定數項策略計劃及宏願,確保國家取得團結及和諧,並達到高收入國的目標。
除了一個大馬以民為本、即刻表現的原則,也制定政府轉型計劃及新經濟模式,以第十大馬計劃及2020年宏願為目標,進行轉型及建設國家民族。
 
齋戒月除了是穆斯林自我省思及磨練意誌的神聖月份,也是加強維系兄弟情誼及團結的時節。
簡言之,齋戒月是展現一個馬來西亞精神的最佳時候,尤其是該理念提到的接受概念,各族彼此接受,是齋戒月最神聖的意義之一。

Eid al-Fitr

I as the Chairman of Yayasan Pendidikan Kawasan Bandar Tun Razak stated that Eid al-Fitr is the time of spiritual reflection and worship.

During this period, Muslim are encouraged dedicate their love and care by spending quality time together with their parents and family. This will not only to strengthen the family bond within the family members, but it is also an important moment for thanksgiving as well as forgiving.

As Malaysian, we are indeed very fortunate and should be thankful because we are able to live together in this peaceful country and celebrate with each other different auspicious festivals together since independence 50 years ago.

I believe that Malaysian have wise and prudent national leader. Unlike other countries which are facing various political crisis such as ethnic conflict and civil wars which causing the people suffering. Malaysia is a harmonious country with multi-ethnic and multi religious groups where we live in peace and tranquility environment.

To sustain the harmony in the country, unity is vital among all the multi ethnic groups in Malaysia. In this respect, we should respect, tolerate, patient and willing to accept each other.
Ramadhan is a month of fasting in Islamic calendar. Muslim all around the world will abstrain from food and drink, through fasting, from dawn to sunset.

And will later gather together for break fast after sunset. During fasting period,  non Muslims are also invited to join break fast together. The Holy month of Ramadhan also reminds the people to practice good values such like saving besides doing good deeds and a special moment for family and friends reunion.

I wish that the spirit of Eid-Al-Fitr will remind everyone of us the importance of unity to build our country together towards free from crime, evil, corruption and war.

In conjunction with the 1 Malaysia’s objective – People First, Performance Now, I must add that the Government has implementing a number of strategic plans to ensure the country achieves unity and harmony such as the New National Harmony Act.