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Najib: Chinese community has gained much from BN govt's inclusive policies
Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is new Health D-G
Boo wants tiff with Jui Meng to be resolved amicably

Najib: Chinese community has gained much from BN govt's inclusive policies

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 07:41 AM PST

KUCHING: The Barisan Nasional government has been inclusive in whatever it does as it wants to engage the Chinese community.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said it was due to this inclusiveness that the Chinese community had gained much from government policies.

"The Chinese community is doing well because of its hard work and entrepreneurial skills.

"It is also because of the Barisan policies that created opportunities for the economy to grow," he said when addressing more than 10,000 people at the Chinese New Year gathering here Thursday night.

In his speech drumming up support for Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP), Najib said the Barisan government had also been liberal in its education policies where it had allowed the existence of Chinese schools.

He said the upcoming 13th general election would be a litmus test for Barisan and SUPP.

"Your choice will affect the destiny and determine the future of Malaysia.

"Do you want the transformation agenda which has shown results and recognised worldwide to continue? This will be at stake in the coming GE13," he said.

He pointed out that the Chinese community would need a meaningful representation at both the federal and state governments in order for them to play a significant role in the formulation of government policies and the economic transformation agenda.

Taking a swipe at the Opposition, Najib said Pakatan Rakyat comprised people who had been pulling themselves in different directions with different fundamentals and ideologies.

"The question is, are you willing to gamble and destroy the future of our children (by voting the Opposition) in the coming GE?"

Acknowledging that the Barisan government had its shortcomings, he said if it was as bad as the Opposition had painted, then the country would not have posted an economic growth of 6.4% for the last quarter as well as attracted huge investments.

"The Opposition will continue to demonise and paint a bad picture of the Barisan.

"However, I assure you that we will deliver to make our country a fully developed nation by 2020.

"This is my commitment as we are going for a fair, equitable and inclusive development," he said.

He said the federal Barisan government would continue working closely with the state Barisan government to ensure the state continued to enjoy a better and brighter future.

Earlier, Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud urged the people to give Najib a strong mandate to lead the nation again.

He said this was important to put the country on a firmer track towards the realisation of its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2020.

Pulling his weight behind SUPP, Taib also called on the younger generation to support the party in the party's efforts to rejuvenate itself through the changing of guard.

Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is new Health D-G

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 06:10 AM PST

Published: Thursday February 21, 2013 MYT 9:48:00 PM
Updated: Thursday February 21, 2013 MYT 10:10:00 PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Ministry deputy director-general (medical) Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has been appointed director-general, effective March 1.

His appointment to replace Datuk Seri Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman was announced Thursday by Chief Secretary to the Government Datuk Seri Dr Ali Hamsa.

In a statement, Dr Ali said Dr Noor Hisham's appointment, which was approved by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, was based on his experience and knowledge in the medical field.

Having held the post of deputy director-general since Feb 1, 2008, he was also the Putrajaya Hospital surgical department head and consultant breast and endocrine surgeon in 2007, Putrajaya Hospital general surgery medical officer in 2004 and general surgeon in 1994.

Dr Noor Hisham, 50, who has a masters in surgery and medical doctorate degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, joined the civil service as a medical officer in August 1988.

"I believe his experience, knowledge, expertise and credibility can ensure the country's health agenda and goals are executed, and the people get the best medical service," said Dr Ali.

The post felt vacant following the demotion of Dr Hasan Rahman last year.

Dr Hasan was demoted by one grade following his khalwat case in November. - Bernama

Boo wants tiff with Jui Meng to be resolved amicably

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 05:24 AM PST

Published: Thursday February 21, 2013 MYT 9:20:00 PM
Updated: Thursday February 21, 2013 MYT 9:24:29 PM

JOHOR BARU: State DAP chairman Dr Boo Cheng Hau wants to put the feud with state PKR chairman Datuk Chua Jui Meng behind him.

He added that since his criticism of Chua, numerous party leaders, supporters and friends had given him their support.

"I hope that our feud will be resolved amicably and create solidarity within Pakatan Rakyat," he said in a press conference Thursday that was also attended by DAP advisor Lim Kit Siang.

Pressed whether DAP was willing to give up the Gelang Patah parliamentary seat, Dr Boo declined to comment and said it was up to his party and the Pakatan central leadership to sought it out.

Earlier in the week, Dr Boo accused Chua of being behind "vicious attacks" against Johor DAP.

In a two-and-half-page long statement, he said Chua should be removed as state PKR chief, claiming the latter refused to accept opinions or compromise on seat allocations for the state.

Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Khamis, 21 Februari 2013