Samy Vellu's new portfolio

Kinda weird, this portfolio. Now why do we need this ministerial rank again? To tap his experience? We have Minister of International Trade for goodness sake. Just create an SPV for him to be Chairman. We got Tun AAB and M resigning their post with just advisory roles in GLCs. Why does he get this special recognition?

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Samy Vellu begins special envoy duties

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu, who assumed duties as Malaysia's special envoy, with ministerial rank, on infrastructure to India and South Asia on Saturday, will begin his tour of duty on Thursday, starting with New Delhi.

The former MIC president will be leading a 150-strong Malaysian Indian delegation to the ninth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, an annual conference that brings together people of Indian origin from throughout the world, according to a statement from his office here Monday. Read more at thestar.com.my

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S’gor MB wants state constitution amended

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I think it's only fair. Even Obama select his own Secretary of State. Why does the Federal Govt. wants to "butt in"? Is this one of those nudges by the Central Govt to rattle the State govt?

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Teachers woes highlighted

This is a long drawn out "battle". As we move towards higher income nation, having a motivated teachers to guide our young uns is important. MoE must work with NUTP to iron out long term win-win solution for the sake of our nation.

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NUTP wants ministry’s guidelines on transfers

NUTP president Lt Kdr (B) Hashim Adnan said the union was not opposed to members being transferred but wanted it done fairly.

“We support the Education Ministry’s call for quality education but the welfare of the teachers must be taken into consideration,” he said.

Some of the teachers were told off and asked to quit their job by Education Department officers when they appealed.

He said it was only fair to require teachers to travel not more than 80km from their homes to the schools they taught at. Read more at thestar.com.my

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Mixed messages ... or should it be "don't mix"

This is the problem when you try to mix a secular activity with your non-secular belief. If you feel that it should be a non-muslim celebration in the first place, then advise the muslims to stay home.

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Gender segregation bid at New Year do slammed

GEORGE TOWN: The Kedah government has come under fire for trying to impose gender segregation at its state-level New Year’s eve countdown celebration in Sungai Petani.

Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak said there was nothing wrong with men and women sitting separately.

He said such a move could avoid problems such as pick-pocketing and indecent behaviour.

Azizan said the gender segregation was merely a suggestion and nobody was forced to comply with it. Read more at thestar.com.my

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Gobala in more war of words

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I'm wondering why does PKR's leadership has been keeping mum on this loose cannon. It looks bad on them if this things prolonged. It's like having a bad "employee". It infects the rest of the "workforce". Or they do something that we don't ... ?

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Bring lots of money when in JB

JB scares the crap out of me. PDRM should beef up their street patrol there. With Iskandar development, these kind of news won't be welcome.

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Man’s hand chopped off by angry robbers

A gang of three armed robbers chopped off the left arm of a car repairman in Johor Baru because he did not have enough money on him.

They only managed to get RM300 cash and a mobile phone from the victim, reported SinChew Daily. Read more at thestar.com.my

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Macheda back to Italy?

Hope he's not going to be another Giuseppe Rossi.

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Kiko Ready For Loan To Italy

“Federico could leave United, that is true, but only on loan,” Read more at therepublikofmancunia.com

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