PERKASA SUPRISED ANWAR IS SUING NALLA



KUALA LUMPUR: Perkasa has expressed surprise that opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had resorted to suing senator Datuk S. Nallakaruppan for RM100 million instead of just openly denying the latter's allegations.


Perkasa information chief Ruslan Kasim said as a good public speaker, Anwar should have no problems in a debate with Nallakaruppan over the matter.



"It looks as though he became flustered and panicky when Nallakaruppan raised the matter... it is unlike other issues linked to Anwar, where he (Anwar) looked calm and unruffled," Ruslan said yesterday.

Read more? Go to: Perkasa surprised Anwar is suing Nalla - Politics - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/nation/politics/perkasa-surprised-anwar-is-suing-nalla-1.71357#ixzz1rDhmQD7D

THUMBS UP FOR MOVE TO RE-ASSIGN NON-BILINGUAL TEACHERS

KUALA LUMPUR: The United Chinese School Teachers' Association (Jiao Zong) welcomed the decision by the government to re-assign non-bilingual teachers from Chinese schools to national schools.

Its president, Ong Kow Yee, said the move, which takes effect from April 16, would benefit Chinese school students.

"We need teachers who are bilingual, in Chinese and English or Malay, so that students can follow the lessons," he said, adding that most of them could not understand teachers who could not speak in Mandarin.

MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said the decision to send non-Mandarin-speaking teachers to Chinese schools had always been a contentious issue.

"The government's decision is a good move.

"It will also address issues brought up by the opposition, especially DAP."

Gerakan deputy president Datuk Chang Ko Youn said the transfer of non-Mandarin-speaking teachers had been a demand made by Chinese schools for several years. (NST)

KD: It's extremely easy to lose the language if u don't use it everyday. 

KR1M - WHAT PEOPLE SAYS..

• QUALITY PRODUCTS AT LOW PRICES
• REDUCE HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE

KUALA LUMPUR: For pensioner Subramaniam A. Sinniah, the Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KR1M) in Wangsa Maju has always been his first choice whenever he needs to replenish   household items.

"I try to save as much as I can because of my health condition," said the 50-year-old, who has to undergo dialysis treatment up to three times a month.

"Although both my wife and daughter are working, the cost of living in the city is relatively high, so, the money I save here will be channelled towards paying our monthly utility bills," he said when met at the outlet.


Subramaniam said he even convinced his neighbours to shop at KR1M.

The government, in helping the lower income group, has opened 32 KR1M stores nationwide to provide them with household items under the 1Malaysia brand at significantly reduced prices.

Read more? Go to: Quality products at low prices - General - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/quality-products-at-low-prices-1.71408#ixzz1rDnIyFIN 


KD: List of KR1M outlets

THE END OF AN ERA FOR GENERATION X


By Chok Suat Ling | sling@nst.com.my 

As the general election draws closer, social media sites are imploding with hatred and acrimony. Lies, slander and venomous comments calculated to hurt and injure are spewed without restraint or inhibition. 

"Respect", "tolerance" and "honour" are words that now have an ironic ring. There is no respect for the country, its leaders, or institutions. Many post controversial remarks on Internet forums and chat discussions for no other reason than to provoke an adverse reaction from others.

Elsewhere, there is also now a whole new generation of children who think nothing of growling at adults, calling them "losers", or using words that would have had their mouths washed out with soap and water in the past. For many parents, this signifies the end of civilisation as they know it, too.

The danger of these same children going missing and later found mutilated beyond recognition is also much more real now than before. In those days, children were allowed to roam free with the neighbourhood kids, but even a quick jaunt to the playground now may likely expose them to the preying eyes of predators, child traffickers and paedophiles.

So, is it the end of an era as we -- those in Generations X and earlier -- know it?

Based on all the perceptible signs, it certainly looks like it.

Read more: The end of an era for Generation X - Columnist - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnist/the-end-of-an-era-for-generation-x-1.71114#ixzz1r8Ol6Xef

KD: Who is Gen-X??

Generation X born between 1965 and the early 1980s, they are independent, resourceful and self-sufficient. They lived through tough economic times in the 1980s and saw their workaholic parents lose hard-earned positions. 

Thus, Generation X is less committed to one employer and more willing to change jobs to get ahead than previous generations. They adapt well to change and are tolerant of alternative lifestyles. 

Generation X is ambitious and eager to learn new skills but want to accomplish things on their own terms. Unlike previous generations, members of Generation X work to live rather than live to work. They appreciate fun in the workplace and espouse a work hard/play hard mentality. Generation X managers often incorporate humor and games into work activities.

(Source: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Indian-Malaysian/)

MAID ISSUE 'NEEDS QUICK SOLUTION'

PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak expressed hope that Indonesia can find a quick solution to the problem of Indonesian maids coming to Malaysia.

Speaking to Malaysian journalists here yesterday, he said he took the opportunity during the Asean leaders' retreat session to raise the matter with Indonesian Vice-President Professor Dr Boediono.

Read more: Maid issue 'needs quick solution' - General - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/maid-issue-needs-quick-solution-1.71052#ixzz1r7tUDYid

KD:  Better choose the agency which conducts good training in English language and  housework skills. 

WAYS TO GET YOUTHS TO VOTE
-Letter by Ravindran Raman Kutty, Kuala Lumpur | letters@nst.com.my

I am not surprised to read that 50 per cent of the young people eligible to register as voters, according to the poll done by Merdeka Centre and National Institute of Electoral Integrity (NIEI), are not interested in doing so ("50 per cent of young not keen on voting" -- NST, March 31).

As a communications practitioner, I feel that the young people's reaction is in line with their thoughts and priorities. The young today are certainly different.

They are not into bread-and-butter issues. Their key concerns are fashion, mobile phones, iPhones, new software  applications and how to spend their free time with their friends.

Most of their bread-and-butter issues are handled by their  parents. The child only goes to school or college and attends tuition, music  and self-defence classes. The child graduates and begins work, where his priorities are not about which party will come to power, or who rules.

He or she is only keen in knowing what's new in town, entertainment, fashion or mobile phone applications, cars or motorcycles.

This is the new trend. It's pretty difficult to get the young to become members of any voluntary organisation.

KD: Voting is a responsibility and an action that every member of society must partake in. 

Universiti Sains Malaysia’s social sciences senior lecturer, Dr Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk said, a majority of Malaysian youth are not into politics. They do not feel the need to vote as they feel there are other important things in life. Maybe if the registration process was made easier it might attract them to vote.