"Non-Malay Cannot Become as DPM to FulFill 1Malaysia Concept is for Nation-Building?"

1Malaysia concept is for nation-building, and not for political purposes.

But A Malaysian opposition lawmaker from the Democratic Action Party (DAP) has challenged Prime Minister Najib Razak to appoint a non-Malay Deputy Prime Minister in the spirit of his 1 Malaysia concept, which stresses national unity.

"I dare Najib Razak to appoint a Chinese or Indian Deputy Prime Minister now," Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo told about 800 people at a party fund-raising dinner in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday.

 The Utusan Malaysia newspaper claimed two weeks ago that Mr Anwar had promised DAP national adviser Lim Kit Siang the post, prompting a round of denials by opposition leaders. Mr Anwar later clarified that every coalition leader, regardless of race, had a shot at becoming Deputy Prime Minister, so long as there was a consensus among PR component parties.

"Statement of Deputy Prime Minister is a reminder that we not lose sight of the political action and change clothes in 2008 eventually led to the Malays have to pay a high price", Vice-President of UMNO, Datuk Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi Said.

N9kini.Com source said, "DAP is the incarnation of the PAP (Singapore) where the fundamental struggle that is not aligned with the PAS. DAP is a Chinese party, established after Singapore left Malaysia. DAP is a party that was formed by the PAP for continuing the struggle with them after they get out of Malaysia. DAP and PAP basic struggle is similar to fighting the Chinese and is a racist party."



"It is for us to come together, for us to feel that we belong to one nation, one people with one vision, and that is for us to march forward together to develop a truly prosperous, harmonious and successful 21st century nation," he said at the Christmas Tea Party hosted by Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur Tan Sri Murphy Pakiam at the Archbishop's residence here.

"A poll of 15,353 respondents showed that 84 per cent regarded it (1Malaysia) as good and will not cause disunity, and acceptance of the concept was 72 per cent," Rais Yatim  told reporters after attending the 1Malaysia Christmas open house hosted by businessman Datuk Seri Vanatiah Anthony and his wife, Datin Seri Elispetoo Sinnappan, at Kampung Baru Sungai Chua here.

1Malaysia is an on-going  programme designed by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak on September 16, 2008, calling for the cabinet, government agencies, and civil servants to more strongly emphasize ethnic harmony, national unity, and efficient governance with slogan  2009 - People First, Performance Now and 2010 - Generating Transformation.

Prime Minister Najib's efforts to liberalise government policies and create a more open policy towards all races with 1Malaysia led Malay rights group Perkasa to seek further clarification on the policy, as they feared that his   1Malaysia would undermine Malay or Bumiputera rights in favour of minorities in Malaysia.

27 Killed in Bus Accident in Simpang Pulai, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

A total of 27 passengers, mostly tourists from Thailand, was killed after a coach carrying tourists the country is involved in an accident at Km15, Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands at 11:40 this morning.



Perak deputy police chief Datuk Zakaria Yusof said 22 people died on the spot while four others died on the way to the hospital here.

He said the double-decker bus owned by Holiday Express San company headquartered in Jitra, Kedah, carrying 37 Thai tourists while the drivers, assistant drivers and tourist guides are the people of Malaysia.

Zakaria told reporters at the scene that the police and Fire and Rescue Department received a call that afternoon was mobilizing 100 members of the rescuers in the rescue operation.

He said when the incident, the bus was on its way down from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur for travel is believed to be taking the flight back to Bangkok.

The police have so far list the names of two people of Malaysia and Thailand 22 people from all 28 people were killed in an accident at KM15, Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands at 11:40 this morning.

"I saw the tour buses that terhoyong-hayang and speed down the hill turn sharp corners. After that, double-decker bus that directly violate the concrete median before it overturned into a ditch with a rock hit the roof, "said Monat Rahen, the first witness who saw the accident at Kilometer 15, here yesterday.

"We see that thrown out of the bus passengers, including children and senior citizens. The situation became alarmed when most passengers were injured and screaming for help, "he said when met at the scene.

Monat, 19, said he witnessed the incident when a friend with another car on the way towards Cameron Highlands.

This is the worst crash involving a tour bus where the driver is just 3 months on duty. News was also informed that the vehicle has been subject to three summonses.