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PAS ulama urged to get members’ support for ‘unity govt’
SHAH ALAM: PAS ulama (Islamic scholars) are
urged to play their role to convince members
to accept the idea of a unity government pro-
posed by party president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi
Awang.
PAS Dewan Ulama chief Datuk Mohamed
Daud Iraqi said they should study the concept
of the proposed unity government, including
the historical aspect, so that members could
accept the idea.
“The concept of a unity government has
THE AMBALAT ISSUE
No provocations, please: Muhyiddin
MUAR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has
called on all parties to avoid doing
anything provocative in the disputed
waters off Ambalat near Sabah which
are believed to be rich in oil and gas.
The deputy prime minister said
Malaysia had very good relations with
Jakarta and did not want to cause
any problem that could affect the
relations.
“We want to avoid any form of
provocation that can cause unpleas-
antness. We must handle the matter
with caution,” he told reporters after
launching the Friend of the Environ-
ment and Smart School Environment
Hu says Sino-M’sian ties
have matured
BEIJING: Chinese President Hu Jin-
tao said yesterday Malaysia-China
relations have entered into a deeper
and more matured phase after both
countries established diplomatic
relations 35 years ago.
In welcoming Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, who
paid a courtesy call on him at the
Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen
Square, Hu also congratulated Najib
for having successfully concluded
bilateral talks with his Chinese coun-
terpart Wen Jiabao, especially with the
signing of an agreement on the Joint
Action Plan on Strategic Cooperation
between Malaysia and China.
Hu described Najib’s visit to
China as a success.
Najib thanked the Chinese gov-
ernment for the warm hospitality
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been implemented in South Africa, in Indonesia als, like economists, legal experts, technological He reminded party members on the need to
and also in Britain (after the First World War),” experts and politicians, and to exchange ideas abide by decisions made by the party leadership
he said in his keynote address at the opening and views with them to enhance their knowl- as long as they did not contradict Islamic teach-
of the 48th PAS Dewan Ulama congress here edge in the respective subjects, as well as their ings and the hadith (sayings of the prophet).
yesterday. administrative competency. He said they should also come up with a
He told ulama in the party to have an open “This is because there are ulama with vast guideline on relations between Muslims and
mind and equip themselves with knowledge to knowledge in religion, but they lack knowledge non-Muslims, for example, on whether Muslims
be able to keep abreast with changing times and to administer and to understand issues. If pos- could participate in the celebrations of other
current developments. sible, we have to have more frequent discourse religions and cultures.
Mohamed, who is not defending his post, between the ulama and professionals,” he Datuk Harun Taib won the post of the PAS
said ulama should also be close with profession- added. Dewan Ulama Chief uncontested. – Bernama
Award here yesterday.
The overlapping claims over
Earlier, in his speech, Muhyiddin
said tackling environmental problems
“Both our countries have an un-
derstanding. If there is any confusion
briefs
Only one command
centre in Manek Urai
Ambalat by the two countries have and pollution should not be the sole on the issue, it is preferable to use MUAR: The Barisan Nasional (BN) will
again became a hot topic after the responsibility of the government and the existing committee and not the have only one command centre to
Indonesian media reported alleged that society should pitch in. media,” he told reporters after launch- coordinate the campaigns of its com-
encroachment by Royal Malaysia Navy In KUALA LUMPUR, Chief of De- ing the “one house, one computer” ponent parties in the Manek Urai state
(RMN) ships in the area last week. fence Forces Gen Tan Sri Abdul Aziz programme in Wisma Pertahanan, by-election in Kelantan on July 14, Tan
The Indonesian media claimed that Zainal dismissed Indonesian media here. Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said yesterday.
an Indonesian navy ship patrolling the reports claiming that a Malaysian Abdul Aziz said issues concerning The deputy prime minister said this is
disputed waters last week was mo- naval vessel had encroached into the the waters of both countries should
to ensure that all BN parties stay under
ments away from firing at an RMN disputed waters of Block ND6 and be discussed at the level of the tech-
one roof so that effective strategies can
patrol vessel after the latter allegedly ND7, or Ambalat as it is known in nical committee set up by both the
be coordinated.
ignored demands to retreat. Indonesia, in the Sulawesi Sea. countries.
The Manek Urai seat fell vacant fol-
“Both parties must avoid any ac- He said the Indonesian military He said he would fly to Jakarta on
tion that can raise controversy,” said should not make unfounded claims Tuesday to discuss military-related lowing the death of incumbent Ismail
Muhyiddin. by issuing statements to the media. issues. – Bernama Yaacob, 60, of PAS on May 22. Nomina-
tion day is July 6.
He said Umno was identifying candi-
dates among the locals to pick the most
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qualified.
“The list is still long. They have not
been shortlisted yet,” he said after
launching the Friend of the Environment
and Smart School Award here added.
accorded to him and his delegation.
He said he had made it a point to – Bernama
make China as his first stop outside
Asean after taking office on April 3 to Najib to open education
underscore the strategic importance ministers’ meet
of Malaysia-China relations.
In addition, he said this being PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk
the 35th anniversary of the estab- Seri Najib Abdul Razak is scheduled
lishment of diplomatic relations to open the 17th Conference of
between the two countries, there Commonwealth Education Ministers
was also a huge symbolic meaning (17CCEM) at the Kuala Lumpur Con-
attached to his visit. vention Centre on June 16.
“I think symbolism means a lot to Education Ministry deputy sec-
China as well as Malaysia. And it also retary-general (management) Datuk
means a lot to me personally and my Kamaruzzaman Mohd Noor said 53
family,” said Najib. countries will attend the five-day
Najib’s father, Tun Abdul Razak Hus- conference starting June 15.
sein, had signed a joint communique He said there will be a vice-
with then Chinese premier Zhou Enlai chancellor forum along with youth,
to establish diplomatic ties between teachers and stakeholders’ forums.
the two countries. – Bernama Najib chats with Hu during their meeting at the Grand Hall of the People in Beijing. – Bernama
IRB stops tax refund
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MB gets stay order
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