Don't Be Shy To Defend Malay Rights

Umno members should not be timid or reluctant to defend Malay rights which are enshrined in the Federal Constitution, just to care for the feelings of the other communities, said Sabah Umno delegate Datuk Seri Mohd Salleh Tun Said. He said the public must be explained on the special position of the Malays and other Bumiputeras as well as the interest of the other races as stipulated in the Federal Constitution in order to avoid confusion.

"If we are afraid of fighting for our rights in our own country, where else can we do it? The laws are clear, the Constitution is also clear, so what are we waiting for? We should not be shy to fight for the rights of our own community.

Throughout his experience he observed that sometimes in championing issues, the Malays are shy and reticent. They scared that they might hurt other people's feelings. But when the Malays feelings are hurt, does anybody care. Mohd Salleh said Sabah was impressed and proud of Umno president and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for his courage in defending Malay rights in light of the issue currently being much talked about and debated by the public.

He also commended Najib's policy speech as he said, the prime minister could clearly interpret Sabah's spirit in joining Umno and Barisan Nasional in the interest of the people and nation.

"We listened intently to the president's speech and we feel that there is honesty in struggling for the lot of the people, for the religion and nation. If that is our struggle, then let's all struggle together."

Mohd Salleh also hoped that Umno leaders would be more aggressive in voicing their views on current issues which were always manipulated by the opposition to create confusion among the public.

"We must not be weak and meek. We have to face them (opposition) and convince the people that we are better than the opposition".

Umno Must Continue Pushing For Malay Rights

Umno should be benevolent when pushing for the Malay rights especially in areas that they are lagging behind, said Umno Youth information chief Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican. He said that, although the principle of Umno's struggle was based on justice for all races but the endeavour to defend the Malays rights must take precedence. In supporting a motion of thanks towards Umno, he stressed that equality and fairness do not mean justice but justice will ensure equality and fairness.

Reezal Merican said the actions by certain quarters in raising the question equality and fairness were either due to confusion or in the pursuit of their own agendas. He called on Umno Youth members to show their resolve in fighting traitors who had been spreading lies and deceiving the people.

Joke Of The Day

Bob Hill and his new wife Betty were vacationing in Europe, as it happens, near Transylvania. They were driving in a rental car along a rather deserted highway. It was late, and raining very hard. Bob could barely see 20 feet in front of the car.

Suddenly the car skids out of control! Bob attempts to control the car, but to no avail! The car swerves and smashes into a tree. Moments later, Bob shakes his head to clear the fog. Dazed, he looks over at the passenger seat and sees his wife unconscious, with her head bleeding! Despite the rain and unfamiliar countryside, Bob knows he has to carry her to the nearest phone.

Bob carefully picks his wife up and begins trudging down the road. After a short while, he sees a light. He heads towards the light, which is coming from an old, large house. He approaches the door and knocks. A minute passes. A small, hunched man opens the door. Bob immediately blurts, "Hello, my name is Bob Hill, and this is my wife Betty. We've been in a terrible accident, and my wife has been seriously hurt. Can I please use your phone?"

"I'm sorry," replied the hunchback, "but we don't have a phone. My master is a doctor; come in and I will get him!"

Bob brings his wife in. An elegant man comes down the stairs. "I'm afraid my assistant may have misled you. I am not a medical doctor; I am a scientist. However, it is many miles to the nearest clinic, and I have had a basic medical training. I will see what I can do. Igor, bring them down to the laboratory."

With that, Igor picks up Betty and carries her downstairs, with Bob following closely. Igor places Betty on a table in the lab. Bob collapses from exhaustion and his own injuries, so Igor places Bob on an adjoining table. After a brief examination, Igor's master looks worried.

"Things are serious, Igor. Prepare a transfusion." Igor and his master work feverishly, but to no avail. Bob and Betty Hill are no more.

The Hills' deaths upset Igor's master greatly. Wearily, he climbs the steps to his conservatory, which houses his grand piano. For it is here that he has always found solace. He begins to play, and a stirring, almost haunting, melody fills the house.

Meanwhile, Igor is still in the lab tidying up. His eyes catch movement, and he notices the fingers on Betty's hand twitch, keeping time to the haunting piano music. Stunned, he watches as Bob's arm begins to rise, marking the beat! He is further amazed as Betty sits straight up! Unable to contain himself, he dashes up the stairs to the conservatory. He bursts in and shouts to his master: "Master, Master! The Hills are alive with the sound of music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"