The Star Online: Metro: South & East
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| Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:55 PM PDT BENTONG: All 14 MCA divisions in the state will organise activities to raise funds for the construction of a Chinese independent school in Kuantan. MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said no target had been fixed but they hoped to raise as much as possible. "Bentong division will kickstart the campaign on Sept 2 with a fund-raising dinner. "There will be cultural and local artistes performances at the Bentong district council hall," he said. Also present was Bentong MCA division chief and state executive councillor Datuk Hoh Khai Mun. Liow, who is also the Pahang MCA chief, said after all the divisions had completed their campaigns, the state would organise a grand finale programme. He said the total funds collected from all the events would be made known to the public. "We hope all parties would give their support to the worthy cause. "MCA would continue to be in the forefront for the betterment Chinese education and welfare," he said. Last month, the Government gave the green light for the long-awaited Chung Hwa High School to be set up in Kuantan. The new school would be run based on the model used at the Chung Hwa independent High School in Kuala Lumpur which offers both the Unified Examination Certificate and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examinations. On a separate matter, he urged all party members to work hard and be prepared for the coming general election. Liow said it was important to remain united and give full support to all the candidates endorsed by the party and the country's top leadership. |
| Good response to temple’s scripture writing Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:55 PM PDT KUANTAN: The first grand scripture copy-writing organised by the Pahang Buddhist Association (PBA) at its Wan Fo Tien temple drew a record 300 participants comprising young and old. PBA president Hor Chin Sim said previously, the annual event was held on a smaller scale with less than 100 people taking part. "This year, we decided to invite more people to participate and the response was very encouraging. "Some of the participants came from China, Taiwan, Klang Valley including many locals aged between seven and 70," he said. Hor said among others, the participants were given an option to re-copy the Heart Sutra scripture using a pen or Chinese brush. He said the best 108 participants were given a souvenir each and would have their handwork posted back to them in due course. "We invited a monk from the Kuan Yin World Foundation to officiate the programme. "The main purpose was to spread the message of peace, love and to live together in harmony," he stressed. Hor said 50 pieces of his calligraphy were also exhibited to the public until Aug 31 at the temple. Later, the Trinity Group based in Kuala Lumpur presented PBA's haemodialysis centre with a machine worth RM40,000. He said their centre now had 26 machines providing treatments to some 80 renal failure patients. Also present were Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia president Tan Sri Pheng Yin Huah and PBA vice-president Datuk Franky Chua Goon Eng. |
| Posted: 27 Aug 2012 07:54 PM PDT TEMERLOH: All MIC grassroot leaders were told to assure members that the MIC is the only party which can continue fighting for the community, Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said. Adnan said party members must have confidence and faith in the MIC and its leaders to continue giving their support. "Otherwise, there is no point remaining in the MIC if the leaders themselves are not confident of the party's struggles. "The coming general election is very crucial and all component parties must play a role to garner support from the people," he said after launching the party's election machinery in Mentakab near here. Also present were Pahang MIC chief and Sabai assemblyman Datuk M. Davendran, Mentakab assemblyman Datuk Chuah Boon Seong, state MIC secretaty A. Shivalingam and state MIC Youth chief K. Sivakumar. Adnan said under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, all segments of the society would be looked after. He said the welfare of all races and communities would also be safeguarded under the Barisan Nasional coalition. "In this regard, I urge leaders from all levels especially branches to keep a lookout and identify the poor, needy and sickly so that assistance can be rendered. "Only by giving them assistance, the people would believe that the party and coalition are genuine to serve and help the rakyat. "We would regain their confidence and support for the betterment of the society and country as a whole," he stressed. Adnan said more dialogues and discussions should be held to address pressing problems and issues affecting the people. He expressed hope that all matters could be resolved amicably in the spirit of Barisan. |
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