KUALA LUMPUR: Leaders of political parties should pay attention to the views of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as they reflected the voices of the people.

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said although the number of NGO's was small they played a large role in general elections that could make parties win.

"In elections we do not need to get hundreds of thousands or tens of thousands of votes to win, just 102 will do to ensure victory or loss of a party," he said at a ceremony to launch 'Pertubuhan Perkasa Selangor' here today.

PETALING JAYA: The Home Ministry has completed 80 per cent of its review of the 368-page book Malaysian Maverick: Mahathir Mohamad in Turbulent Times.

However, the ministry is in no hurry to complete the study as it has been given 60 days from Nov 19 to do a thorough study of its contents.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry is still studying the contents of the book authored by Barry Wain titled Malaysian Maverick: Mahathir Mohamad in Turbulent Times, before making a decision on its circulation in Malaysia, said a statement from the ministry.

It said this was a normal procedure and that Barry Wain's book was not exempted.

This was to ensure the book would not affect the prevailing peace and stability in the country, the statement said, adding that the ministry had 60 days to make a decision as to whether the book could be sold in Malaysia.

I REFER to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's statement that the opportunities given to bumiputeras to enter public universities should not be viewed as one that favours one race at the expense of the others.

Our former Prime Minister had said that the enrollment of bumiputeras in private institutions of higher learning was low at only about 10 per cent as they could not afford the fees.

Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir

Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister

"Datuk Seri Nazri's outburst is unbecoming and bizarre. I think people can judge both my father and Nazri by their words and deeds. I do not want to comment further on the matter as I am currently abroad on official duty."

 

 

 

 

 

KUALA LUMPUR: There is no need to revamp National Civics Bureau (BTN) training modules as in the current form, they were fine for instilling the patriotic spirit among Malaysians, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The former prime minister was also of the opinion that the BTN curriculum had helped foster unity as the courses conducted by the agency were attended by Malaysians of all races.

"No need to revamp...I think it is better to retain the modules," he told reporters after opening the World Aids Day 2009 here today.

IT does not matter how the deaths are caused killing just one person or thousands at once constitutes the same offence it is still an act of murder, a crime that deserves the most severe punishment.

 

IT does not matter how the deaths are caused - killing just one person or thousands at once constitutes the same offence - it is still an act of murder, a crime deserving of the most severe punishment.
This was the message Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad passed on to participants at the ‘Criminalise War International Conference and Exhibition' yesterday.

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WHY is it that the murder of one man is considered a criminal act whereas the killing of hundreds of thousands of innocent people commited in wars, is not considered so?

That was the question posed by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad yesterday during a press conferenc

FORMER prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said there is no need for the government to build a bridge linking Langkawi ISland and the mainland as it will only cause traffic congestion on the island.

He said if too many vehicles converged on Langkawi, it would create traffic congestion and hamper efforts to turn the island into a tourist destination of international standard.