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- GE13: PR will only take country to brink of destruction, says Najib
- Malaysia out of US watch list on IP protection for second year
- GE13: No statement issued barring civil servants from PR activities, says PM's Department
| GE13: PR will only take country to brink of destruction, says Najib Posted: 02 May 2013 09:53 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: Pakatan Rakyat, which has been playing the racial card in its quest for power, should not be given the opportunity to form the government because it will only take the country to the brink of destruction, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The prime minister said on the other hand, the Barisan Nasional (BN) emphasised on harmony and progress in the multi-racial society and would not allow any quarters to incite racial hatred. "If you play racial issues just to be popular or to win seats, the seats will eventually be used to destroy the country," he said in front of about 10,000 people at a dinner hosted by the Business Association of Wangsa Maju at Prima Setapak here. He said as a multiracial coalition, the BN adhered to a policy that preserved peace and harmony among the people. For more election stories, please visit The Star's GE13 site |
| Malaysia out of US watch list on IP protection for second year Posted: 02 May 2013 08:54 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR,: Malaysia, for the second time, is not on the Watch List of countries which fail to reach a certain enforcement level in intellectual property protection, as announced by the United States recently. The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry said the announcement was made by the US Trade Representative through the 2013 Special 301 Report issued on April 30. The ministry said in a statement that Malaysia's non-inclusion in the Watch List showed the US acknowledged and appreciated the Malaysian government's efforts, particularly through the ministry, in combating copyright piracy and the production and sale of imitation goods. "These include amending the provisions in the Copyright Act 1987 and Trade Description Act 2011, making the enforcement more effective. "This is another proud achievement by Malaysia at the international level and will directly raise foreign investors' confidence to continue investing in this country." It said the achievement was also due to the close cooperation between the ministry with the owners of branded goods listed in the Basket of Brands. "This initiative has facilitated enforcement against the sale of imitation goods, making it more proactive and speedier," it added. According to the report, there are over 20 countries throughout the world which are on the Priority Watch List, as they have not reached the enforcement level expected for intellectual property protection. They include Algeria, Chile, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Thailand and Venezuela. Countries on the Watch List include the Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait, Israel, Turkey, Paraguay, Jamaica, Finland, Italy, Greece, Romania and Peru. - Bernama |
| GE13: No statement issued barring civil servants from PR activities, says PM's Department Posted: 02 May 2013 08:38 AM PDT KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister's Department has denied that its Property Management Division had issued a notice prohibiting civil servants living in Putrajaya from getting involved in Pakatan Rakyat's activities. Its senior deputy secretary-general, Datuk Othman Mahmood, said the department had never issued the notice bearing the division's name and logo, claiming that action would be taken against those who took part in Pakatan Rakyat's activities. He said the department had never issued any instruction or official notice without its official stamp. "It has never given permission to any party to use the division's official emblem and logo as disseminated in the print and social media, and pasted at several places in Putrajaya quarters," he said in a statement. He said the department had lodged a police report on the matter at the Putrajaya police station. - Bernama For more election stories, please visit The Star's GE13 site |
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