KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The government will give priority to Malays in whatever programme it carries out, assures Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Muhyiddin said he was giving the assurance following a misunderstanding after the government’s announcement on the liberalisation of 27 service sub-sectors to woo foreign investment to the country.
He said the government would continue efforts to increase Malays’ participation in the country’s economic activities.
“Their involvement is only 18 or 19 per cent so far. Hence, in whatever the government does, Malays will be given priority.
“We realise measures taken so far are not effective enough to boost Malay participation in the country’s economic pie. I feel efforts will have to be continued to increase their involvement,” he said when opening the annual general meeting of the Malaysian Malay Entrepreneurs and Merchants’ Association (PERDASAMA).
“In ensuring equitable and fair distribution of the country’s economic pie, the government will continue to take measures to ensure the nation’s economic cake does not only expand but also open up new opportunities to both Malays and non-Malays,” he added. – Bernama
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written by Kazakian, August 10, 2009
written by Kazakian, August 10, 2009
Boosting participation by giving things to people is not sustainable. It only breeds rent seeking behaviour. Hasn't anybody told Muhyiddin this? Can't get it into the head?
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written by Dulan-Dulan, August 10, 2009
written by Dulan-Dulan, August 10, 2009
Najib pengkhianat Malayu, pengkhianat Islam
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Najib's 1 Malaysia is a scheme that jeopardizes Malays' rights! Malays rights should not be shared with others.
Najib pengkhianat Malayu.
Najib tries to sell Malays rights to gain supports from orang bukan Melayu, Najib's wife sang to raise fund for Chinese schools, Najib took part in non-Islam celebration.
Najib should not have attended Hindu carnival, Najib tak Islam.
(One wonders, why all those accusations laid upon Pakatan by UMNO and Utusan fit so well on Najib, as if they are taylor-made for him)
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Najib's 1 Malaysia is a scheme that jeopardizes Malays' rights! Malays rights should not be shared with others.
Najib pengkhianat Malayu.
Najib tries to sell Malays rights to gain supports from orang bukan Melayu, Najib's wife sang to raise fund for Chinese schools, Najib took part in non-Islam celebration.
Najib should not have attended Hindu carnival, Najib tak Islam.
(One wonders, why all those accusations laid upon Pakatan by UMNO and Utusan fit so well on Najib, as if they are taylor-made for him)
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written by apple, August 10, 2009
written by apple, August 10, 2009
The most crucial question to be answered is -
where had all the Petroleum revenue gone in the past 50 years ?
may be under the name of malay .... Elite malays especially umno super,small,tiny leaders had swollowed 99% ? and balance shared by poor malay who will remain poor for the next 1000 years ?
where had all the Petroleum revenue gone in the past 50 years ?
may be under the name of malay .... Elite malays especially umno super,small,tiny leaders had swollowed 99% ? and balance shared by poor malay who will remain poor for the next 1000 years ?
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written by ACR, August 10, 2009
written by ACR, August 10, 2009
Nothing new - UMNO and BN Agenda since Tun Razak's ascension to PM.
There is only one thing to note however; the title of this news item should read: UMNO to remain government's priority, says DPM
There is only one thing to note however; the title of this news item should read: UMNO to remain government's priority, says DPM
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written by eagleis, August 10, 2009
written by eagleis, August 10, 2009
Your statement clashes with what is espoused in 1M'sia. BN will look after all or just Malays only?
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written by B.U.N., August 10, 2009
written by B.U.N., August 10, 2009
This is the principal problem with UMNO's approach to national development. It focuses only on the Malays, even then on the few Malays - the UMNOputras. By doing so, UMNO will never be able to see the big picture. It will never be able to understand that the welfare and future of the Malays depends on the welfare and future of the Malaysian nation as a whole. Small minds, small picture, that's what UMNO stands for.
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written by AgreeToDisagree, August 10, 2009
written by AgreeToDisagree, August 10, 2009
If only he said "THE POOR" instead of "MALAYS" . . . Oh well, more inward looking and uninspired 'leaders' announcing their need to be voted out. So (barring Cronyism, Corruption and Nepotism) heres 3 things for this UMNO DPM to read up on :-
1) Hadiths of Islam prohibiting discrimination
2) Human Rights Charter (Especially Article 1)
3) First World Governance (Meritocracy and Equality)
1) Hadiths of Islam prohibiting discrimination
2) Human Rights Charter (Especially Article 1)
3) First World Governance (Meritocracy and Equality)
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written by Leong Yook Kong, August 10, 2009
written by Leong Yook Kong, August 10, 2009
Muhyiddin mentioned the word "UNGRATEFUL" just after the 2 Bukits (Gantang and Selambau) by elections concluded. Do you want such a DPM? If no, you must know what to do in GE13.
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written by Mokhtar Abbas, August 10, 2009
written by Mokhtar Abbas, August 10, 2009
Isn't the government of Malaysia's priority ALL Malaysians rather than just the Malays?
I'm totally shocked by this DPM's comment. No wonder the non-bumiputeras are pissed off with Umno.
Can't blame them, can we my Malay brother Muhyiddin?
I'm totally shocked by this DPM's comment. No wonder the non-bumiputeras are pissed off with Umno.
Can't blame them, can we my Malay brother Muhyiddin?
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written by AcHoo!, August 10, 2009
written by AcHoo!, August 10, 2009
Why harping as if Malays are under seige? Can't you UMNO leaders just really look into the plight of the people especially Malays who has struggling because of the high cost of basic living- namely food, medicines, children education and travelling?
That is beside being busy mismanaging the economy and using the national budget to busily apportion contracts to squabbling UMNO leaders.
Now to cover up the effect of indifference to the people interest UMNO wants to distract attention by creating racial tensions?
That is beside being busy mismanaging the economy and using the national budget to busily apportion contracts to squabbling UMNO leaders.
Now to cover up the effect of indifference to the people interest UMNO wants to distract attention by creating racial tensions?
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written by wkc, August 10, 2009
written by wkc, August 10, 2009
Yawn .... so what else is new ? Still using the ancient divide and rule ways of the 1960s and 1970s in this age. Imagine their "calibre".
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written by UMNOCELAKA, August 10, 2009
written by UMNOCELAKA, August 10, 2009
He was referring himself as an UMNOputra and Malay rather the poor Malays who should benefit from government programmes......
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written by Kamikaze, August 11, 2009
One Malaysia is just another empty talks.
See the true color to cling on to power by all means, please opne your eyes big big - MCA , MIC , GERAKAN, PBS, LDP, etc....
written by Kamikaze, August 11, 2009
One Malaysia is just another empty talks.
See the true color to cling on to power by all means, please opne your eyes big big - MCA , MIC , GERAKAN, PBS, LDP, etc....
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written by qamalhamzah, August 11, 2009
written by qamalhamzah, August 11, 2009
Aiyoyo....kami dah puas hati dengan tongkat leh...janganlah memalukan kami lagi dengan kerusi beroda...Muhyiddin, ini bukan cara untuk menaikkan taraf bangsa Melayu malah memalukan saje bangsa Melayu...sudahlah...!!!!!
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written by hopeless, August 11, 2009
written by hopeless, August 11, 2009
Jangan tipu-tipu lagi-lah ... Melayu sudah masuk PKR dan PAS .. .... Duit sudah masuk XXXX, you tahu-lah ...
Melayu ada kaki, tangan , otak , jangan cakap macam melayu tak guna-lah ... Melayu sekarang sudah bijak , bijak sampai say bye-bye to UMNO ... Tak faham-kah atau terlalu panic tengok beribu-ribu Melayu dalan ANTI-ISA rally ... Panic sampai otak tak betul ??
Pergi tengok doktor-lah ...
Melayu ada kaki, tangan , otak , jangan cakap macam melayu tak guna-lah ... Melayu sekarang sudah bijak , bijak sampai say bye-bye to UMNO ... Tak faham-kah atau terlalu panic tengok beribu-ribu Melayu dalan ANTI-ISA rally ... Panic sampai otak tak betul ??
Pergi tengok doktor-lah ...
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written by 555, August 11, 2009
written by 555, August 11, 2009
SO this is 1malaysia lah. This DPM is for one particular race only. What about
the natives of Sarawak/Sabah ?. Wake up ....... natives from East Malaysia.
What's so special about BN/UMNO ?? BN don't give it a damn about u natives.
the natives of Sarawak/Sabah ?. Wake up ....... natives from East Malaysia.
What's so special about BN/UMNO ?? BN don't give it a damn about u natives.
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written by umnobodoh, August 11, 2009
written by umnobodoh, August 11, 2009
Muhyiddin,
Apa maksud 1Malaysia?? Tak malu "Cakap Tak Serupa Bikin"
Macam mana hendak menentu sesiapa itu "Melayu"? Adakah orang Indonesia atau Pakistan itu orang Melayu selepas menentap di Malaysia?? Kita tahu apa yg dimainkan oleh B-End.
Apa maksud 1Malaysia?? Tak malu "Cakap Tak Serupa Bikin"
Macam mana hendak menentu sesiapa itu "Melayu"? Adakah orang Indonesia atau Pakistan itu orang Melayu selepas menentap di Malaysia?? Kita tahu apa yg dimainkan oleh B-End.
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written by foodforthought, August 11, 2009
written by foodforthought, August 11, 2009
Confirms umno-bn is a racist party headed by 2 headed snakes.
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written by susie, August 11, 2009
written by susie, August 11, 2009
I wonder what will happen when our oil supply depletes. Considering that Malaysians especially UMNO are not training its people to be globally competitive for jobs. Not for favours.
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written by pissed, August 11, 2009
written by pissed, August 11, 2009
I think Muhdy man is becoming as senile as Tun M.....or maybe he has English language problem that's why he retracted the policy of teaching Maths & Science in English.
So Muhdy man....care to explain define and explain the meaning of '1 Malaysia' - you are making everyone confused. Perhaps you've forgotten that race based politics is no longer applicable anymore and that Malaysia consist of many races.....
Whatever it is, it's very obvious to all that you are the main racist culprit.
So Muhdy man....care to explain define and explain the meaning of '1 Malaysia' - you are making everyone confused. Perhaps you've forgotten that race based politics is no longer applicable anymore and that Malaysia consist of many races.....
Whatever it is, it's very obvious to all that you are the main racist culprit.
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