Decorum for Non-Muslims Visiting Mosques in Malaysia

I agree with this Minister. This is a place of worship. However, the authorities must ensure enough resources e.g. robes, personnel, signages, booklets and proper training are given so that misunderstanding can be avoided.

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Non-Muslims in mosques must observe decorum

KUALA LUMPUR: Non-Muslims are not prohibited from entering mosques but they must observe decorum, such as donning the proper attire, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom. Read more at thestar.com.my

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Dengue "Final Solution"

Just saw a program by Discovery Channel last night about "virus". One scientist said that he's worried about this kind of "final solution" because this disease is sort of like creating balance in our world. It's like predator vs. prey equation of nature. Maybe when we wipe out this threat a more dangerous threat will appear?

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Aussie scientists in bid to wipe out dengue fever

MELBOURNE: Australian scientists have developed a bacterium that will wipe out dengue fever.

The bacterium acts as a vaccine for mosquitoes, which could in turn stop the disease spreading in humans, the Australian Associated Press (AAP) reports.

With up to 100 million people - largely from developing countries - being infected with dengue fever each year, a global solution was long overdue, he said. Read more at thestar.com.my

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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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