LEADERS must go to the ground to have a look at the people’s living conditions and find ways to improve them. MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said some problems could be rectified fast while others might take time to resolve. “This is the reason why we (MCA) must turun padang,” he said [...]
UPGRADING of Chinese primary schools will continue to receive priority from MCA and the Government, said party president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek. Giving this assurance to the community, Dr Chua added that he welcomed feedback from school authorities to see what could be done to improve education facilities. “Yesterday alone, I pledged RM2.6mil [...]
JOHOR BARU: It was a special day out for mum oftwo Norah Faizah Faisal as it was a unique experience to share the special day with more than 1,000 mothers at the national-level Mother’s Day celebration here recently. The 38-year-old mother to two girls, aged eight and 10, said she usually celebrated the occasion with [...]
INSTEAD of holding a lunch or dinner for mothers as part of its annual Mother’s Day programme, the Perak Wanita MCA is taking deserving mums to a movie this year. Its chief Datuk Heng Seai Kie said a special screening of The Lady will be held for mothers, especially the elderly and single mums, at [...]
PATRONS of Kedai Kopi Hong Seng in Section 17, Petaling Jaya were intrigued by The Star E-paper during its roadshow on Saturday. The circulation team from Star Publications Bhd came well prepared with a tablet to show people how to access the E-paper, especially the curious older generation. As part of the roadshow, the team [...]
THE Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Ministry will take a second look at the proposed plans to privatise the 37-year-old Cheras Crematorium in Kuala Lumpur. Its minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin said that he would re-look at the plans to see if they were in line with the Government’s philosophy of putting [...]
THE Selangor government has directed the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) to surrender the Rukun Tetangga (RT) SS3/39 multi-purpose hall, that is currently used by residents, in two weeks time. On May 15, MBPJ issued the Notice to Repossess the SS3/39 hall. It said the state government wanted the council to take back the hall [...]
MALACCA: The city’s famous tourist attraction Jonker Walk is likely to pair up with Chinatown in Singapore as “twin streets” to promote them as tourism destination. Jonker Walk committee deputy chairman Datuk Gan Tian Loo said the initiative was mooted after it realised that Jonker Walk and Chinatown shared many historical and cultural similarities. “Both [...]
KLANG: PAS has to explain if it has the blessings of its Pakatan Rakyat partners for the planned unity talks with Umno, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said. This follows reports that PAS spiritual adviser Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat, who previously snubbed the idea, had rekindled the issue with an offer [...]
DAP & PKR should clarify their stand on Nik Aziz willing to hold muzakarah with UMNO
21 May 2012 Press Statement by MCA Youth Secretary General Dato’ Chai Kim Sen DAP & PKR should clarify their stand on Nik Aziz willing to hold muzakarah with UMNO Menteri Besar of Kelantan, Dato’ Seri Nik Aziz has agreed to hold ‘muzakarah’ with UMNO. I urge PKR and DAP to clarify their position, [...]
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