5 Most Unforgettable Incidents in Malaysia
1. THE MAY 13 INCIDENT
The May 13 Incident is a term for the Sino-Malay sectarian violences in Kuala Lumpur (then part of the state of Selangor), Malaysia, which began on May 13, 1969. The riots led to a declaration of a state of national emergency and suspension of Parliament by the Malaysian government, while the National Operations Council (NOC or Majlis Gerakan Negara, MAGERAN) was established to temporarily govern the country between 1969 and 1971.
Officially, 196 people were killed between May 13 and July 31 as a result of the riots, although journalists and other observers have stated much higher figures. Other reports at the time suggest over 2,000[citation needed] were killed by rioters, police and Malaysian Army rangers, mainly in Kuala Lumpur. Many of the dead were quickly buried in unmarked graves in the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital grounds by soldiers of Malaysian Engineers.
The government cited the riots as the main cause of its more aggressive affirmative action policies, such as the New Economic Policy (NEP), after 1969.
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2. VK Limgam Video
The allegation was first made public in September 2007 by former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim who released a low quality video showing lawyer V.K. Lingam allegedly talking to former Chief Judge of Malaya Ahmad Fairuz Abdul Halim about the appointment of the latter into the office of Chief Justice of the Federal Court. Ahmad Fairuz retired as the Chief Justice of the Federal Court in late 2007 after his tender was not renewed due to objection from the Conference of Rulers.
3. Bersih Rally
(Mongolian language: Шаарийбуугийн Алтантуяа; sometimes also Altantuya Shaariibuu; 1978 – 2006), a Mongolian national, was a murder victim who was either murdered by C-4 explosives or was somehow killed first and her remains destroyed with C-4 in October 2006 in a deserted area in Shah Alam, Malaysia near Kuala Lumpur. The Shah Alam High Court meted out the death sentence to two of the accused on 9 April 2009, wrapping up the 159 day trial.
5 . The Murder of Teoh Beng Hock
Teoh Beng Hock (simplified Chinese: 赵明福; traditional Chinese: 趙明福; pinyin: Zhào Míngfú; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiō Beng Hok) (1979–16 July 2009) was a Malaysian journalist and political aide to Ean Yong Hian Wah, a member of the Selangor state legislative assembly and state executive council. On 15 July 2009, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) took Teoh into custody for questioning about allegations of corruption. Teoh was found dead the next morning on the rooftop of a building adjacent to the MACC offices. Pakatan Rakyat leaders and a number of federal government officials have called for a Royal Commission of inquiry into Teoh's death.[1]
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The May 13 Incident is a term for the Sino-Malay sectarian violences in Kuala Lumpur (then part of the state of Selangor), Malaysia, which began on May 13, 1969. The riots led to a declaration of a state of national emergency and suspension of Parliament by the Malaysian government, while the National Operations Council (NOC or Majlis Gerakan Negara, MAGERAN) was established to temporarily govern the country between 1969 and 1971.
Officially, 196 people were killed between May 13 and July 31 as a result of the riots, although journalists and other observers have stated much higher figures. Other reports at the time suggest over 2,000[citation needed] were killed by rioters, police and Malaysian Army rangers, mainly in Kuala Lumpur. Many of the dead were quickly buried in unmarked graves in the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital grounds by soldiers of Malaysian Engineers.
The government cited the riots as the main cause of its more aggressive affirmative action policies, such as the New Economic Policy (NEP), after 1969.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu6tV2CiZyQ
2. VK Limgam Video
The allegation was first made public in September 2007 by former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim who released a low quality video showing lawyer V.K. Lingam allegedly talking to former Chief Judge of Malaya Ahmad Fairuz Abdul Halim about the appointment of the latter into the office of Chief Justice of the Federal Court. Ahmad Fairuz retired as the Chief Justice of the Federal Court in late 2007 after his tender was not renewed due to objection from the Conference of Rulers.
3. Bersih Rally
PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA: The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) may have another street demonstration if government extends the tenure of Election Commission (EC) chairperson Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman.
Bersih spokesperson and PAS central committee Zulkifli Ahmad led Bersih representatives to Prime Minister Department Tuesday (18 Dec) afternoon and they have submitted a protest against the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2007 that seeks to extend the retirement age of members of Election Commission (EC) from 65 to 66.
On 20 Nov, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nazri Aziz tabled for first reading the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2007 that seeks to extend the retirement age of members of Election Commission (EC) from 65 to 66. Parliament passed legislation on 11 Dec to increase EC members' retirement age from 65 to 66. Rashid's contract ends this month.
Zulkifli Ahmad said Bersih was not giving warning to government, but to "remind" the government.
He added there were many kinds of protests, demonstration was one of it.
Parti Keadilan Rakyat vice presedent Sivarasa Rasiah said the protest which was submitted to Prime Minister has clearly stated that :"Bersih wants to remind Prime Minister, if the tenure of Election Commission chairperson is extended, we would not guarantee that people would not demonstrate."
He said this was a serious issue, if Prime Minister ignored it, undoubtedly it would "invite" people to take action. Commenting on what kinds of action, He said "let us wait and see".
Sivarasa said Bersih held a peace demonstration, but police unleashed tear gas and water cannons without giving any warning. (AP)
4. The Murder of Shaariibuugiin AltantuyaaBersih spokesperson and PAS central committee Zulkifli Ahmad led Bersih representatives to Prime Minister Department Tuesday (18 Dec) afternoon and they have submitted a protest against the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2007 that seeks to extend the retirement age of members of Election Commission (EC) from 65 to 66.
On 20 Nov, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nazri Aziz tabled for first reading the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2007 that seeks to extend the retirement age of members of Election Commission (EC) from 65 to 66. Parliament passed legislation on 11 Dec to increase EC members' retirement age from 65 to 66. Rashid's contract ends this month.
Zulkifli Ahmad said Bersih was not giving warning to government, but to "remind" the government.
He added there were many kinds of protests, demonstration was one of it.
Parti Keadilan Rakyat vice presedent Sivarasa Rasiah said the protest which was submitted to Prime Minister has clearly stated that :"Bersih wants to remind Prime Minister, if the tenure of Election Commission chairperson is extended, we would not guarantee that people would not demonstrate."
He said this was a serious issue, if Prime Minister ignored it, undoubtedly it would "invite" people to take action. Commenting on what kinds of action, He said "let us wait and see".
Sivarasa said Bersih held a peace demonstration, but police unleashed tear gas and water cannons without giving any warning. (AP)
(Mongolian language: Шаарийбуугийн Алтантуяа; sometimes also Altantuya Shaariibuu; 1978 – 2006), a Mongolian national, was a murder victim who was either murdered by C-4 explosives or was somehow killed first and her remains destroyed with C-4 in October 2006 in a deserted area in Shah Alam, Malaysia near Kuala Lumpur. The Shah Alam High Court meted out the death sentence to two of the accused on 9 April 2009, wrapping up the 159 day trial.
5 . The Murder of Teoh Beng Hock
Teoh Beng Hock (simplified Chinese: 赵明福; traditional Chinese: 趙明福; pinyin: Zhào Míngfú; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiō Beng Hok) (1979–16 July 2009) was a Malaysian journalist and political aide to Ean Yong Hian Wah, a member of the Selangor state legislative assembly and state executive council. On 15 July 2009, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) took Teoh into custody for questioning about allegations of corruption. Teoh was found dead the next morning on the rooftop of a building adjacent to the MACC offices. Pakatan Rakyat leaders and a number of federal government officials have called for a Royal Commission of inquiry into Teoh's death.[1]
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Top 5 Malaysian Public Universities
UNIVERSITY Ranking(2009)
1. University Malaya
United Kingdom General Dental Council recognition for University’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1997
Bachelor of Built Environment accredited by Association of Building Engineers (ABE), UK, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and Royal Institute of British Architects
International students - Minimum USD1,000.00
Maximum USD26,000.00
TOEFL 550
- USD100 per month without meals
UKM today has expanded to twelve well-established faculties, four institutes and nine centres. In addition, UKM has established a private limited holding company known as UKM Holdings, which handles the commercial activity of UKM. UKM encompasses an academic community of 1,798 (181 professors; 326 associate professors; 1051 lecturers and 174 tutors and 66 teachers), supporting staff of more than 7500 and a student population of approximately 26,844. Currently, UKM has about 19,371 undergraduate students, and 7,473 postgraduate students of which 1018 are foreign students from 35 different countries. Since its establishment in 1970 up till 2002, the University has produced more than 104,057 graduates; 93,210 Bachelors, 10,115 Masters and 732 PhDs. UKM, though a brainchild of nationalistic fervour and aspirations, is very international in outlook without sacrificing its cherished culture and values.
Bermula dengan pengambilan seramai 57 orang pelajar sains, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) membangun dengan pesatnya. Kini, USM menawarkan pelbagai kursus di peringkat ijazah pertama dan ijazah tinggi kepada lebih 20,000 orang pelajar. Hari ini USM juga telah muncul menjadi antara universiti ternama di dalam mahupun di luar negara.
4. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Utara (UTM)
UTM was also the host University for the students’ International Architectural Design Competition IX 2007 (Compasso Volante Gruppo Insieme Edizone IX 2007) from 14th to 19th March, 2007. A total of 84 architectural students and 35 lecturers from 6 international institutions participated in the event. Apart from UTM, participating institutions include University of Palermo, Politecnico de Milano, Ecole Nationale Superieure Architecture Paris, Tsinghua University China and Hanyang School of Architecture, South Korea.
Degree (Sciences) USD1,560 per year
Degree (Social Sciences) USD1,340 per year
Double Occupancy USD1.00 - 2.00 per day
Married Students' Quarters USD100 - 170 per month
Apartment for foreign and married students :
2 room apartment USD110 per month
3 room apartment USD130 per month
GUIDING VALUES
With Knowledge, We Serve
MOTTO
The motto of UPM, With Knowledge, We Serve, reflects the commitment of the university towards basic human values which were pioneered by the founders of the university three decades ago.
With Knowledge
We believe that it is only through knowledge that human beings are able to submit themselves to their Creator via their ability to understand the essence of His creations, and to respect and sustain these for future generations.
We Serve
We acknowledge that the best way to serve society is through our graduates, research findings, and professional services.
Fee Structure For Degree Programs
Basic Fee USD
1. Non-repeatable Fee (paid only once) 125.00
2. Repeatable Fee (every semester): 170.00
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
Field of Study USD
Arts 606.00
Pure Sciences 1,010.00
Technology 1,338.00
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2,013.00
Acommodation Fee For Residental Colleges
Residential College Cost per student
1st - 11th and 13th Colleges 125.00
12th and 14th Colleges 132.00
1. A Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM);
2. A credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM/its equivalent
3. A pass in the STPM examination with at least
i) C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Studies;
ii) C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in two (2) other subjects
4. A Malaysian University English Test (MUET) certificate.
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| Universiti MALAYA (UM) | 180 | ||||
| Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | 291 | ||||
| Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | 314 | ||||
| Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) | 320 | ||||
| Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) | 345 |
1. University Malaya
Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence
No. 89 in World University Rankings (The Times Education Supplement, November 2004)United Kingdom General Dental Council recognition for University’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1997
Bachelor of Built Environment accredited by Association of Building Engineers (ABE), UK, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and Royal Institute of British Architects
Range of Fees
PostgraduateInternational students - Minimum USD1,000.00
Maximum USD26,000.00
Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements
IELTS 6.5TOEFL 550
Accommodation
The University provides 12 on-campus residential colleges and two off-campus residential colleges.Accommodation Range
- USD125 per month with meals provided- USD100 per month without meals
Language Support
Organized by University of Malaya Continuing Education Centre (UMCCed), taught by lecturers from Faculty of Languages and LinguisticsUKM today has expanded to twelve well-established faculties, four institutes and nine centres. In addition, UKM has established a private limited holding company known as UKM Holdings, which handles the commercial activity of UKM. UKM encompasses an academic community of 1,798 (181 professors; 326 associate professors; 1051 lecturers and 174 tutors and 66 teachers), supporting staff of more than 7500 and a student population of approximately 26,844. Currently, UKM has about 19,371 undergraduate students, and 7,473 postgraduate students of which 1018 are foreign students from 35 different countries. Since its establishment in 1970 up till 2002, the University has produced more than 104,057 graduates; 93,210 Bachelors, 10,115 Masters and 732 PhDs. UKM, though a brainchild of nationalistic fervour and aspirations, is very international in outlook without sacrificing its cherished culture and values.
Bermula dengan pengambilan seramai 57 orang pelajar sains, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) membangun dengan pesatnya. Kini, USM menawarkan pelbagai kursus di peringkat ijazah pertama dan ijazah tinggi kepada lebih 20,000 orang pelajar. Hari ini USM juga telah muncul menjadi antara universiti ternama di dalam mahupun di luar negara.
4. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Utara (UTM)
UTM had received a visit by 19 Harvard University students who took part in the Harvard College in Asia Project (HCAP) starting from March 26th to April 1st , 2007. They comprised 7 male and 12 female students. UTM is the first university in this country to be selected for the programme along with five other Asian universities namely, Peking University, Hong Kong University, National University of Singapore, Tokyo University and St. Xaviers College, Mumbai, India. Through this programme, the Harvard University students were able to gain insights and understanding of Asian countries and their cultures via educational activities, cultural experience and social interactions.
UTM was also the host University for the students’ International Architectural Design Competition IX 2007 (Compasso Volante Gruppo Insieme Edizone IX 2007) from 14th to 19th March, 2007. A total of 84 architectural students and 35 lecturers from 6 international institutions participated in the event. Apart from UTM, participating institutions include University of Palermo, Politecnico de Milano, Ecole Nationale Superieure Architecture Paris, Tsinghua University China and Hanyang School of Architecture, South Korea.
Range of Fees
Degree (Technology) USD1,640 per yearDegree (Sciences) USD1,560 per year
Degree (Social Sciences) USD1,340 per year
Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements
Foreign undergradute applicants should possess either IELTS Band 6 or TOEFL 550 or at least a C6 for either English E1119 or O-Level English. Applicants without the necessary English language requirements will have to sit for an English Language Placement test conducted by the University.Accommodation
The University currently provides 13 residential colleges that can accommodate 18,715 students. These students residential colleges are the Rahman Putra College, Tun Fatimah College, Tun Dr. Ismail College, Tuanku Chancellor College, Perdana College and the 9th to 17th College. Each of these residential colleges is equipped with a cafeteria, multi purpose hall, mini mart, laundry service, prayer room, games courts, meeting room and guest lounge for the convenience of the residents.Accommodation Range
Single occupancy USD1.20 - 2.20 per dayDouble Occupancy USD1.00 - 2.00 per day
Married Students' Quarters USD100 - 170 per month
Apartment for foreign and married students :
2 room apartment USD110 per month
3 room apartment USD130 per month
Finance and Scholarships
Limited number of scholarships are available for qualified students.GUIDING VALUES
With Knowledge, We Serve
MOTTO
The motto of UPM, With Knowledge, We Serve, reflects the commitment of the university towards basic human values which were pioneered by the founders of the university three decades ago.
With Knowledge
We believe that it is only through knowledge that human beings are able to submit themselves to their Creator via their ability to understand the essence of His creations, and to respect and sustain these for future generations.
We Serve
We acknowledge that the best way to serve society is through our graduates, research findings, and professional services.
Range of Fees
TUITION FEE INFORMATIONFee Structure For Degree Programs
Basic Fee USD
1. Non-repeatable Fee (paid only once) 125.00
2. Repeatable Fee (every semester): 170.00
Tuition Fee (Per Semester)
Field of Study USD
Arts 606.00
Pure Sciences 1,010.00
Technology 1,338.00
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2,013.00
Acommodation Fee For Residental Colleges
Residential College Cost per student
1st - 11th and 13th Colleges 125.00
12th and 14th Colleges 132.00
Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements
STPM/ Equivalent Qualification1. A Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM);
2. A credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM/its equivalent
3. A pass in the STPM examination with at least
i) C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Studies;
ii) C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in two (2) other subjects
4. A Malaysian University English Test (MUET) certificate.
Top 5 Malaysian Universities
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5 Most Elegant Malay Females
1. Nasha Aziz
Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/Nasha.Aziz
Blog: http://lovinfoodwithnasha.blogspot.com/
Details: Nasha Aziz started her career as a model in 1989. She was introduced to the modelling industry by actress and model, Tiara Jacquelina. She continued to build her name as Malaysia's reknown model until she was offered a modelling contract in New York, USA. However, due to religion and culture limitations, Nasha decided to stay in Malaysia and continue her modelling career here She then spread her wings into acting.
Nasha was given the title of Malaysia's number one Supermodel. She was the favourite choice for commercials on local television, in the likes of Nescafe Classic, Avon Colour, Pantene and Panasonic.
Presently, Nasha is the face of Avon and Polo Ralph Lauren in Malaysia. This is her third year (2010) as the face of fashion giant, Polo Ralph Lauren. In a recent interview, Nasha stated that she is more focused on her modelling than acting career for now. She is involved in a few modelling events such as a Bridal Showcase in Pulau Pinang at the end of May 2010 and followed by an event in Shanghai, China in June 2010.
2. Maya Karin
Profile: http://www.mayakarin.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Nasha.Aziz#!/pages/Maya-Karin/107438859286322?ref=ts
Details: Maya was born in Bayreuth, Germany. Her father, Gottfried Roelcke, is German. Her mother, Che Zan, is from Penang, Malaysia, and is of Malay, Chinese and Indian parentage.[1] She is the oldest of three siblings. Her brother is Armin, and her sister is Irina. Growing up, Maya did some theatre work in Indonesia. She later graduated from Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology in media and marketing.
3. Siti Nurhaliza
Profile
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Nasha.Aziz#!/pages/Siti-Nurhaliza/105573329475436?ref=ts
Details: Dato' Siti Nurhaliza binti Tarudin (pronounced /dʌ'toʊk sɪ'ti nɔːr'hʌlɪzʌ bɪn'ti tʌ'ruːdɪn/) (Jawi:داتوك سيتي نورهاليز بنت تارودين) DIMP, JSM, SAP, PMP, AAP (born January 11, 1979) is a Malaysian pop singer, songwriter, record producer and businesswoman. To date, she has garnered more than 200 local awards as well as international awards. She is also dubbed as The Voice Of Asia, when Alicia Keys first introduced her with the title during MTV Asia Aid 2005 in Bangkok, Thailand due to her soprano vocal prowess and greatest achievements locally and internationally.[1]
4. Nora Danish
Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nora-Danish-aka-Puteri/54249260777
Details:
5. Lisa Surihani
Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lisa-Surihani/47778883803?ref=search
Details: Lisa Surihani binti Mohamed (born March 23, 1986 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is a local Malaysian [[actress]. Lisa graduated in law from Help University College and Aberystwyth University in Wales, United Kingdom. Her first television appearance was in Gergas in TV1 and later Ayah Kami. She acted in films 'Goodbye Boys' and recently I'm Not Single with Malaysian actor Farid Kamil. She was given the Most Promising actress award at the 21st Malaysian Film Festival.
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Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/Nasha.Aziz
Blog: http://lovinfoodwithnasha.blogspot.com/
Details: Nasha Aziz started her career as a model in 1989. She was introduced to the modelling industry by actress and model, Tiara Jacquelina. She continued to build her name as Malaysia's reknown model until she was offered a modelling contract in New York, USA. However, due to religion and culture limitations, Nasha decided to stay in Malaysia and continue her modelling career here She then spread her wings into acting.
Nasha was given the title of Malaysia's number one Supermodel. She was the favourite choice for commercials on local television, in the likes of Nescafe Classic, Avon Colour, Pantene and Panasonic.
Presently, Nasha is the face of Avon and Polo Ralph Lauren in Malaysia. This is her third year (2010) as the face of fashion giant, Polo Ralph Lauren. In a recent interview, Nasha stated that she is more focused on her modelling than acting career for now. She is involved in a few modelling events such as a Bridal Showcase in Pulau Pinang at the end of May 2010 and followed by an event in Shanghai, China in June 2010.
2. Maya Karin
Profile: http://www.mayakarin.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Nasha.Aziz#!/pages/Maya-Karin/107438859286322?ref=ts
Details: Maya was born in Bayreuth, Germany. Her father, Gottfried Roelcke, is German. Her mother, Che Zan, is from Penang, Malaysia, and is of Malay, Chinese and Indian parentage.[1] She is the oldest of three siblings. Her brother is Armin, and her sister is Irina. Growing up, Maya did some theatre work in Indonesia. She later graduated from Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology in media and marketing.
3. Siti Nurhaliza
Profile
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Nasha.Aziz#!/pages/Siti-Nurhaliza/105573329475436?ref=ts
Details: Dato' Siti Nurhaliza binti Tarudin (pronounced /dʌ'toʊk sɪ'ti nɔːr'hʌlɪzʌ bɪn'ti tʌ'ruːdɪn/) (Jawi:داتوك سيتي نورهاليز بنت تارودين) DIMP, JSM, SAP, PMP, AAP (born January 11, 1979) is a Malaysian pop singer, songwriter, record producer and businesswoman. To date, she has garnered more than 200 local awards as well as international awards. She is also dubbed as The Voice Of Asia, when Alicia Keys first introduced her with the title during MTV Asia Aid 2005 in Bangkok, Thailand due to her soprano vocal prowess and greatest achievements locally and internationally.[1]
4. Nora Danish
Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nora-Danish-aka-Puteri/54249260777
Details:
5. Lisa Surihani
Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lisa-Surihani/47778883803?ref=search
Details: Lisa Surihani binti Mohamed (born March 23, 1986 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is a local Malaysian [[actress]. Lisa graduated in law from Help University College and Aberystwyth University in Wales, United Kingdom. Her first television appearance was in Gergas in TV1 and later Ayah Kami. She acted in films 'Goodbye Boys' and recently I'm Not Single with Malaysian actor Farid Kamil. She was given the Most Promising actress award at the 21st Malaysian Film Festival.
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5 Most Famous Politician
1. Mohamed Nazri bin Abdul Aziz
Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri bin Tan Sri Abdul Aziz is a Malaysian politician from the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), and is as of 2008 a Minister in the Prime Minister's Department in charge of parliamentary affairs.[1] In June 2005 Nazri caused controversy when he shouted the phrase "bloody racist" (or variants of it) 28 times in Parliament. A request by opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) lawmaker Fong Po Kuan for Nazri to take back his comments went unheeded. The incident occurred during a debate on the Malaysian Medical Council's derecognition of Crimea State Medical University (CSMU) medical degrees; most Malaysian students sent to study there were of Indian extraction. Nazri has since used the phrase "bloody racist" on Tun Dr. Mahathir because the latter supports a controversial government programme that allegedly indoctrinates racist sentiments in civil servants and public university students.
He held the post for 22 years from 1981 to 2003, making him Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister, and one of the longest-serving leaders in Asia.[2] Mahathir's political career spanned almost 40 years, from his election as a Malaysian federal Member of Parliament in 1964, until his resignation as Prime Minister in 2003.
As Prime Minister, he was credited with engineering Malaysia's rapid modernisation.[3] During his term in office, he was considered by some as one of Asia's most influential leaders.[4] Mahathir was also widely known as an outspoken critic of Western-style globalization.[5]
3. Anwar bin Ibrahim
Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim (born 10 August 1947) is a Malaysian politician who served as Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister from 1993 to 1998. Early in his career, Anwar was a close ally of Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad but subsequently emerged as the most prominent critic of Mahathir's government.
In 1999, he was sentenced to six years in prison for corruption, and in 2000, to another nine years for sodomy. In 2004, the Federal Court reversed the second conviction and he was released. In July 2008, he was arrested over allegations he sodomised a male aide, and faces new sodomy charges in the Malaysian courts.
On 26 August 2008, Anwar won re-election in the Permatang Pauh by-election and returned to Parliament as leader of the Malaysian opposition. He has stated the need for liberalisation, including an independent judiciary and free media, to combat the endemic corruption that he considers pushes Malaysia close to failed state status.[
4. Ibrahim Ali
Dato' Ibrahim Ali is a Malaysian politician and is currently the independent Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Pasir Mas constituency in Kelantan.[1] He is also the founder and president of Malay rights group Perkasa.
5. Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak
Dato' Sri Haji Mohd. Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak (born 23 July 1953) is the sixth and current Prime Minister of Malaysia.[2] He previously held the post of Deputy Prime Minister from January 7, 2004 until he succeeded Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister on April 3, 2009. Najib is President of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). He is the son of Malaysia's second prime minister, Tun Abdul Razak.[3]
Najib succeeded Abdullah at a time after his ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional lost their traditional two-thirds majority in parliament to the resurgent united opposition lead by former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the 2008 parliamentary election. Since then Najib has tried to build a moderate image for himself, abandoning the hardline pro-Malay policies of his party by running the 1Malaysia campaign.
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2. Mahathir Bin Mohamad
He held the post for 22 years from 1981 to 2003, making him Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister, and one of the longest-serving leaders in Asia.[2] Mahathir's political career spanned almost 40 years, from his election as a Malaysian federal Member of Parliament in 1964, until his resignation as Prime Minister in 2003.
As Prime Minister, he was credited with engineering Malaysia's rapid modernisation.[3] During his term in office, he was considered by some as one of Asia's most influential leaders.[4] Mahathir was also widely known as an outspoken critic of Western-style globalization.[5]
3. Anwar bin Ibrahim
Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim (born 10 August 1947) is a Malaysian politician who served as Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister from 1993 to 1998. Early in his career, Anwar was a close ally of Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad but subsequently emerged as the most prominent critic of Mahathir's government.
In 1999, he was sentenced to six years in prison for corruption, and in 2000, to another nine years for sodomy. In 2004, the Federal Court reversed the second conviction and he was released. In July 2008, he was arrested over allegations he sodomised a male aide, and faces new sodomy charges in the Malaysian courts.
On 26 August 2008, Anwar won re-election in the Permatang Pauh by-election and returned to Parliament as leader of the Malaysian opposition. He has stated the need for liberalisation, including an independent judiciary and free media, to combat the endemic corruption that he considers pushes Malaysia close to failed state status.[
4. Ibrahim Ali
Dato' Ibrahim Ali is a Malaysian politician and is currently the independent Member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Pasir Mas constituency in Kelantan.[1] He is also the founder and president of Malay rights group Perkasa.
5. Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak
Dato' Sri Haji Mohd. Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak (born 23 July 1953) is the sixth and current Prime Minister of Malaysia.[2] He previously held the post of Deputy Prime Minister from January 7, 2004 until he succeeded Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister on April 3, 2009. Najib is President of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). He is the son of Malaysia's second prime minister, Tun Abdul Razak.[3]
Najib succeeded Abdullah at a time after his ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional lost their traditional two-thirds majority in parliament to the resurgent united opposition lead by former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the 2008 parliamentary election. Since then Najib has tried to build a moderate image for himself, abandoning the hardline pro-Malay policies of his party by running the 1Malaysia campaign.
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