Coming together for tomorrow by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…The appointment of the deputy prime minister to the Education Ministry is a firm endorsement that education will continue to ride the crest of change to shape the nation's future. …”
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Where we do stand on integrity? by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…Three years ago, the prime minister introduced the idea of a National Integrity Plan, to promote ethical practices. …”
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Attend to R&D woes at varsities by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…University reseachers were delighted when Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Najib Razak recently said procedures putting a strain and constraints on R&D at the universities should be reviewed. …”
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Promoting a civil public service by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…THIS year's Majlis Perdana Perkhidmatan Awam Keenam function where the Prime Minister delivered this annual address to civil servants, was different in a refreshing sort of way. …”
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The Year of Creativity and Innovation by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…THE year 2010 has been designated as the Year of Creativity and Innovation, to be launched by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the coming weeks. …”
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The changing paths of progress by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…THE prime minister addressed groups of student leaders and public service officers in succession over the week. …”
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Malaysia a case study in unity by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…THE prime minister, during his visit to BosniaHerzegovina recently, made an impact when he suggested that they copy Malaysia in nation building. …”
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Of being a Malay by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…THE deputy prime minister was quoted as saying: "The Malay mind must, therefore, be driven towards learning and training in positive, creative, lateral, proactive and innovative thinking. …”
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Empire of the minds by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…As testimony to this, at a not too distant venue, a Knowledge Conference was opened by Shaikh Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum, vicepresident and prime minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.…”
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Don't forget the old by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…"Enhancing competitiveness and sharing economic prosperity" this was the theme for the recent 2008 Budget dialogue chaired by the prime minister. The theme is consistent with the main thrust of the Ninth Malaysia Plan (20062010). …”
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Nailing the tobacco coffin by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…IF this is not convincing, a few days later the Prime Minister again reminded Malaysians not to smoke, when launching the National Fitness Council.…”
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PM: S&T important to ummah by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…THE writer was privileged to listen to the speech of the Prime Minister at the opening of the 10th Session of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference Summit in Putrajaya. …”
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New thinking to create level playing field by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…Others who attended were King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Cherie Blair, Mike Moore, the former prime minister of New Zealand, legendary US basketball star Kareem AbdulJabbar and Dr Fidel Castro of Cuba.…”
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The 1Malaysia amongst us by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…THE observation that Sabah and Sarawak are living examples of the 1Malaysia concept cannot get a better endorsement than from the prime minister himself. Datuk Seri Najib Razak described the spirit of unity in these two states as the coming together of "many things that unite us, instead of allowing the few things that divide us to drive us apart". …”
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The Net has everything, but can it be trusted? by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…“In the last election, we certainly lost the Internet war, the cyberwar.” Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was quoted as saying this at the opening of Invest Malaysia 2008 last week, describing it as a painful lesson, and he reckoned that “it came at the right time”. …”
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MY SAY: Challenging the status quo by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…The budget is based on a threepronged strategy: driving the nation towards a highincome economy; ensuring holistic and sustainable development, and focusing on the people's wellbeing. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said in his budget speech: "This means the needs of the people must always take precedence. …”
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Creating blue oceans for the future by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…INTELLECTUAL renaissance is the main takehome message that came from Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's opening address at the Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) seminar on education and training held recently. …”
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Irony of Blair's rule of law by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…Yet, recently former British prime minister Tony Blair, one of the architects of another war, arguably a far worse tragedy, was invited to lecture on "Rule of Law and Good Governance" during a prestigious lecture series locally.…”
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Truly Malaysia! And Sept 16 will say it all by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…with the prime minister last Sunday. It was an occasion most of them will remember for a long time because it was a gathering of perpaduan (unity). …”
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Time won't heal by Abd Razak, Dzulkifli

“…Described by the media as "sickening", it showed a "brutal, callous and disgraceful crime against civilians", to use the words of the Serbian Prime Minister. On his orders, eight suspects were arrested. …”
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