Tuesday, September 19, 2006
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Free hotel stay for pro-gov’t candidates
Sep 19, 06 7:06pm
Malaysiakini learnt that scores of university students were booked into a four-star hotel in Petaling Jaya last weekend as part of a gratuitous gesture by the government.
The 42 students from Universiti Malaya (UM) are running as pro-government candidates in this Thursday’s nationwide campus elections.
A check revealed that the bill, which passed the RM5,000 mark, was footed by the Selangor Menteri Besar’s office, or in other words, taxpayer’s money.
Malaysiakini was able to verify that the students checked into the Crystal Crown Hotel on Sunday. They later dined at the hotel restaurant.Thirty-two rooms - including several located on the highest level known as the ‘executive summit floor’- were booked.
However, it could not be confirmed if any progammes had been conducted for the students.
This development is the latest in an organised effort on the government’s part to ensure that the opposing faction, or anti-establishment students, lose all seats in the campus polls.
Workshop for students
Sources also confirmed that a character-building workshop was organised by UM administration on Sept 12-13 at the Pearl International Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
Called the ‘entrepreneurship workshop’, it focussed on public speaking skills and the importance of teamwork.
According to sources, the vast majority of those present at the workshop were from the pro-government faction, including those shortlisted as candidates.
UM deputy vice-chancellor (student affairs and alumni) Prof Dr Mohd Razali Agus and other officials , including from Umno Youth, were also present. In all public universities, these deputy vice-chancellors double as the election committee chairperson.
Like their counterparts in other public universities, UM’s anti-establishment faction - known as GMUM (Gagasan Mahasiswa Universiti Malaya) - is expected to face an uphill struggle.Out of the total 41 seats, the pro-government faction has won six uncontested while their rivals took two.
Unlike last year, where ‘anti-establishment’ students boycotted the polls in five top universities after complaining about unfair election rules, this year only Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) will see a boycott.
When contacted Mohd Razali said he was busy and will only be able to comment next week.
Malaysiakini.com
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Oh yes...they are training the future leaders to be responsible, accountable, fair and just.
And of course, elections in or out of campus have ALWAYS been fairly and democratically carried out.
And of course, elections in or out of campus have ALWAYS been fairly and democratically carried out.
Rozaini, you know that my earlier comment was not to be given the literal interpretation, right?
P/S: Am a bit worried when you have not responded. ;)
That was a good entry BTW. I wish university students get to read it and leave their comments.
P/S: Am a bit worried when you have not responded. ;)
That was a good entry BTW. I wish university students get to read it and leave their comments.
How so very different from our own campus elections ;) People couldn't care less who are contesting and who aren't. Most seats usually just go uncontested.
But like everything else, I think there's also a hikmah with that kind of situation.
btw don't worry pycno. Probably she just got her hands full at the moment :)
But like everything else, I think there's also a hikmah with that kind of situation.
btw don't worry pycno. Probably she just got her hands full at the moment :)
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: 11:11 AM
pycnogenol:I think I got the hang abt u by now.Yes, like cskye said, don't worry.
Crimsonskye:Why don't u & yr friends run for office next year?But work must be done now.Does not matter win or lose, it's the spirit and experience.Only so, we can really get toknow the insides of campaigns and campus elections.
Crimsonskye:Why don't u & yr friends run for office next year?But work must be done now.Does not matter win or lose, it's the spirit and experience.Only so, we can really get toknow the insides of campaigns and campus elections.
pycnogenol:Oh, forgot to respond to yr "views".Please disseminate my url to everyone u know.
I think, campus election is a reflection/mirror of the country's election.I also think that no one will get away with doing wrong purposely done to satisfy self-serving interests and forcing unjusts measures toachieve that.Sooner or later, truth will prevail.Those spirited in the struggle for truth and justice need to preservere. For my dear children at the university the road is long, hard and tedious.Manifestations of the greatest struggle in the world are exemplified by the history of the Rasul saw.Much aspiration,motivation, and everything one needs can be found by studying the Prophet's life and struggle.
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I think, campus election is a reflection/mirror of the country's election.I also think that no one will get away with doing wrong purposely done to satisfy self-serving interests and forcing unjusts measures toachieve that.Sooner or later, truth will prevail.Those spirited in the struggle for truth and justice need to preservere. For my dear children at the university the road is long, hard and tedious.Manifestations of the greatest struggle in the world are exemplified by the history of the Rasul saw.Much aspiration,motivation, and everything one needs can be found by studying the Prophet's life and struggle.
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