Parliament: Freeze on foreign labour stays By ZULKIFLI ABD RAHMAN http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/10/26/business/20091026144818&sec=business KUALA LUMPUR: The Government will maintain the freeze on foreign labour for certain manufacturing sectors, Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam told the House. He said that the Government is however willing to be flexible and allow some industries to import foreign workers….
My parliament question on how the government will overcome shortage of workers for industries
What do you think of Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam’s answer to my question? Go for the right type of foreign investors, says Subramaniam 2009-10-26 17:43 http://www.mysinchew.com/node/30650 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) — State governments including those under the opposition should strive to attract foreign investors who are able to offer better renumeration…
Groundbreaking of new supply chain management facility in Selangor
Yesterday, Menteri Besar and I were honoured to “break the earth” to initiate the construction of a new 350,000-sq-ft supply chain management facility for Panasonic in Selangor. ~~~ Friday October 23, 2009 Panasonic sees double-digit sales growth http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/10/23/business/4959795&sec=business SHAH ALAM: Panasonic (M) Sdn Bhd expects to achieve double-digit growth in sales to RM1.9bil for its…
20th Annual Luncheon of Selangor King George V Silver Jubilee Home
Last Sunday, I was at the 20th Annual Luncheon of Selangor King George V Silver Jubilee Home to celebrate Senior Citizens’ Day. This home is a refuge for poor and aged Chinese women in the state of Selangor located at Jalan Jubilee, off Jalan Loke Yew in Kuala Lumpur. This home was established in 1937,…
Celebrating Deepavali with Persatuan Kebajikan Kaum India Puchong
Last Thursday, Gobind Singh and I, together with the Puchong Indian Community Welfare Society, brought some festive cheer to 200 underprivileged families who celebrate the Festival of Lights. We gathered at the Balai Masyarakat Taman Bukit Kuchai. I gave out food hampers hampers to families in need.
Hishamuddin Hussein and Nazri Abdul Aziz’s response to my parliament questions
What do you think of Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin’s answer to my parliament question that the law that allows a man to be prosecuted for enticing a married woman should remain? And what do you think of Datuk Seri Nazri Abd Aziz’s belief that police reports against MACC are lodged only to gain sympathy…
Visiting friends on Deepavali Day
On Deepavali day, I got up bright and early to begin my open house visiting. Here I am at Bala’s home (the man in white sitting on my left). Bala is my helpful assistant at my Kinrara Service Center. Next, I went to Puchong to visit Govindan (in the blue batik shirt) and his lovely…
Assisting fire victims at 4th Mile, Old Klang Road
Last Sunday, a fire occurred at 4th Mile, Old Klang Road which is located in my Seputeh constituency. So I went there on Sunday night itself to investigate the situation and see the victims. Thankfully, no one died in the fire but the homes of 9 families were destroyed. Yesterday morning, I went to the…