Putrajaya should use “1 Melayu” in place of its all-inclusive “1 Malaysia” slogan since efforts to reach out to Chinese voters were snubbed in Election 2013, a Penang Umno delegate told the 64th Umno annual general assembly today.
Datuk Musa Sheikh Fadzir also accused the Chinese community of “betraying” the government, saying they were not appreciative despite the amount of money used to woo them in the run-up to the 13th general election.
“We shouldn’t shout ‘1 Malaysia’ anymore; what for? We should now shout ‘1 Melayu’ slogan,” Musa said during the policy speech debate.
“What’s the use of helping them? We did all these things they stab our backs. All that effort... to hold dinners and such with almost RM30 a head,” he added, referring to the many campaign dinners organised by Barisan Nasional prior to the May 5 general election.
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A delegate to the Umno general assembly today said part of Lembah Bujang, which houses ancient and historical temples, had been earmarked for development since the 1970s.
Kedah delegate Tajul Urus Mat Zain said the government’s move to gazette the land will only result in it losing votes at the next general election.
Tajul, who is also Kedah state exco member and Tanjung Dawai state assemblyman, said almost every house might have a candi underneath.
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The theme of helping those who helped Umno in the general election continued today at the party’s general assembly, as grassroots leaders demanded more government aid and quotas for Malay and Bumiputera businesses.
The demands were outlined in a motion on the economy that was tabled by Former Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Awang Adek Hussein at the assembly at Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
Among the demands were that an independent audit body be set up to assess how much help government agencies and government-linked companies have given to Malay and Bumiputera companies; that the government ensure that Malays are well represented in all professions and that more loans be given out through entrepreneur development agency Tekun.
Umno's increased focus on the Malay and Bumiputera communities follows the widespread belief in the party that it was only these groups that had supported the party in the 13th general election.
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Umno wants Putrajaya to continue issuing approved permits (AP) for imported cars as the party claims the system benefits Malay entrepreneurs.
Wanita Umno grassroots leader Dr Azizah Johor said the system, which was due to be scrapped in 2015, had generated RM2.25 billion in revenue for the Government, while 90% of the businesses were owned by Malays.
She said Putrajaya should not cave in to demands from Pakatan Rakyat to scrap the system.
AP has been blamed for the high price of cars in the country.
Pakatan politicians have also claimed that the system benefited Umno-linked businessmen at the expense of the public.
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Umno supreme council member Bung Mokhtar Radin today admitted that delegates at the on-going Umno general assembly have neglected to raise issues involving Sabah.
“Sabah voters are the reason why Umno continues to rule the country. Umno will definitely be affected if Sabahans ditch the party,” Bung Mokhtar told FMT at the sidelines of the assembly late yesterday.
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Is anyone concern on the poor Malays affected by the flood?
The flood situation in the East Coast of the peninsula has worsened with the number of victims evacuated to the relief centres reaching 42,626 this morning from 37,136 last night.
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http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/flood-situation-in-east-coast-worsening-more-than-40000-victims-evacuated
Yet in Malaysia, what is important is the politician for the photo-op either to inquire their well-being or to hand over aid. This time, none of that was happening in Terengganu or Pahang, which is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's home state.
There is some disquiet why Umno politicians are not at the scene – perhaps due to the low numbers being evacuated compared to the more than 100,000 that sought shelter and relief in 2006 when Johor was inundated. Only Multimedia and Communications Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek has been on the ground to assist in relief works.
Then and now, people grumbled at the prime minister's absence. In 2006, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was on the back foot as he was abroad when the worst floods in a century hit Johor.
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http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/for-umno-when-it-rains-it-pours-and-floods
Yet in Malaysia, what is important is the politician for the photo-op either to inquire their well-being or to hand over aid. This time, none of that was happening in Terengganu or Pahang, which is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's home state.
There is some disquiet why Umno politicians are not at the scene – perhaps due to the low numbers being evacuated compared to the more than 100,000 that sought shelter and relief in 2006 when Johor was inundated. Only Multimedia and Communications Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek has been on the ground to assist in relief works.
Then and now, people grumbled at the prime minister's absence. In 2006, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was on the back foot as he was abroad when the worst floods in a century hit Johor.
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http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/for-umno-when-it-rains-it-pours-and-floods
Are any of the above demands according to PM's definition of "patriotism"? If none, are they therefore deem as traitors?
“The definition of patriotism in our country is that we must discharge our responsibility to the country for the good of the people and the nation." Najib Razak.
“The definition of patriotism in our country is that we must discharge our responsibility to the country for the good of the people and the nation." Najib Razak.
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