‘No need to open up UiTM to other races’

PETALING JAYA: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UiTM) is the last bastion for Malay and bumiputra students to further their studies and there is no need to open it up to other races, the Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) said.

In a response to the proposal by Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim for UiTM to open up 10% of its intake to other races, PPIM said the move would be seen as challenging the special rights of the Malays.

PPIM project director Noor Nirwandy Mat Noordin said the government and its leaders had to be tougher in defending such issues because although the country was multiracial, there was "no need to sideline Malay special rights."

"If something like this is allowed to happen, then there will be a worrying situation where many Malay institutions will crumble and be ‘Malaysia-nised’.

"It is hoped that the exclusiveness of UiTM is not undermined by anyone and it be allowed to continue as an institution that will strengthen the Malays," he said in a statement.

Noor Nirwandy said that UiTM has not only produced many excellent scholars but has also had many graduates who were able to compete with other races in the job market.

He added that the reason given by Khalid, which was to create more competition amongst students, was unnecessary because university students already competed amongst each other.

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Another sad and racist statement by  a person who never seem to understand the word "harmony" and perhaps the true meaning of being a MALAYSIAN. It’s amazing how the rights to get equal education can be associated with Malay special rights. And we all know that UiTM should be opened for BUMIPUTERAS, which by definition in the constitution includes the Ibans, Bidayuhs, Kadazans, Melanaus, Thais, Penans, Orang Asli (as they call those natives in Peninsular who do not want to convert to Islam), Kelabit, Dusun Bajau…etc. not solely Malays. Why are they claiming that opening up UiTM to OTHER RACES will threaten the Malays? I can’t understand why a suggestion can be twisted as a political agenda just because it was by an Opposition leader. It’s mere suggestion and people with the right mind should know that a MB cannot change any intake policy by a university. Why bother demonstrating? Politically-driven?

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There is a sense of deja vu isn’t it? It was almost 10 years ago when Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim (DSAI) was accused of sodomy and later proven not guilty. I still remember vividly how his first sodomy accusation shocked the nation and left Tun Dr. Mahathir "no choice" but to sack him from the cabinet. Of course, we know that during that period, Dr. M’s relationship with his then deputy (DSAI), had reached its lowest mainly due his outspokenness on Dr. M’s leadership (especially on the point that he’s being there for too long). And we all know that his "Reformasi" movement led by his strong followers did not really reform Malaysia at that time.

Now, after 10 years, the same story line seems to be rewritten but with different casts, especially the involvement of a university dropout, Mohd Saiful Bukhari. I was thinking deeply over the last few days, reading various resources and relating it to the previous incident in 1998. Why sodomy again? If the government is really planning a conspiracy over DSAI, why would they choose the "same storyline"? Did Anwar really perform sodomy? I do agree with Kenny that the accusation on DSAI in 1998 is perhaps questionable, even Tun Dr. M. partially admitted it was a mistake. But sodomy again in 2008? Well, i’m not in a position to judge DSAI. I guess Malaysian politics are getting "uglier" lately, especially when seeing a lot of our MPs behaving rudely in the parliment. Wawasan 2020? Sounds more like Keganasan 2020 to me!

Another view by Orange 4 Kay (in Bahasa Malaysia)

P/s: May God Bless Malaysia, and All of Us.

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As many strong followers of Chedet.com have taken note, Tun Dr M’s blog has now moved to a new independent "blog server", no longer depending on Blogger.com who have blocked the site due to suspected spam as reported here. So now, Tun Dr. Mahathir has a "new" blog powered by Movable Type, which i think Tun knows nothing about as there is a "technical crew" behind him that help set up the blog. Anyhow, the new blog system now requires readers to register before posting a comment, as to avoid constant spamming. For record, Chedet.com is now almost two months old and has over 2 million hits, making it the most visited blog in Malaysia which has an Alexa traffic rank of traffic rank of 30,025. It’s a amazing for a blog to achieve such fame in such a short time. Well, of course, he was once our Prime Minister, remember? And his constant attacks on Pak Lah’s governance are definitely a great source of interest among Malaysians, who prefer to spend time talking non-stop about politics than going to work.

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Man, the world is anticipating the upcoming USA election, thanks for the hype that Obama has created. His intense fight against racism as well as giving hope for a better USA grab attention across the globe. And the latest is the following Music Video by barelypolitical. It could be a great campaign tool for Obama :)  Who cares about old hags like John McCain, America needs a fresh face and that belongs to OBAMA!! OBAMA’08!!

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I guess, practically all Malaysians (especially from the low and middle income groups) are complaining now considering the fact that under Pak Lah’s administration, the petrol price has increased 97.4% from RM1.37 in May 2004 to RM2.70 starting today (5th June 2008). Though the increase in fuel price is expected (no thanks to the sky rocking global oil price), but none has expected it to be so high, the highest in Malaysian history, up by 78sen! While there are various subsidy schemes waiting to be implemented, the increase will inevitably result in rising inflation, perhaps more than 10%. When petrol price goes up, electricity price, transportation fees, food items increases. This in turn created greater financial burden on the practically 44% of Malaysians. 

Many have speculated that the drastic rise in fuel price is "intentional" and "out of frustrations", mainly to make sure that the oppositions have a tough time fulfilling their election manifesto of controlling the fuel price. If that’s really the case, then Pak Lah should really re-think of his way managing this nation. I wonder how the money saved from subsidies (reported to be around 53 billions) will be used. I guess maybe they are already planning to send another astronaut to ISS (who came back and did a mega road show for "his" book, and earn profit….) or perhaps buying a new yatch for those cabinet ministers. It would be great if that money is spend to build high tech subways or better public transportation system, then there would be lesser cars on the road. It’s the people’s money (those paying various taxes) and it should goes back to
the people. But i doubt it will be their main agenda. Well, just wait and see…

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