Najib offers condolences to Azizan's family

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has offered his condolences to the family of former Kedah menteri besar Tan Sri Azizan Abdul Razak who died in Alor Setar today.

"Al-Fatihah. Condolences to the family of Tan Sri Azizan Abdul Razak on his demise. May his soul be blessed," the prime minister said in his Twitter post. Azizan, 69, died at the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, Alor Setar at 11.10am today after a long illness.

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, on behalf of the government, Umno and the Barisan Nasional (BN), extended his condolences to Azizan's family.

He described Azizan's demise as a loss to the country as the deceased had contributed to the country's development, especially Kedah during his tenure as menteri besar.

"On this score, we feel that his demise is a loss as a friend and a leader.

Politics aside, we believe his demise is a loss to us as well," he told reporters after receiving Myanmar Parliament speaker Thura U Shwe Mann at his office at Parliament House here today.

Najib: Shed 'rice bowl' image

TIME FOR TRANSFORMATION: Najib tells supporters at SK Taman Awana Langgar, Pokok Sena, it's time for Kedah to emerge as a more developed and progressive society

PRIME Minister and Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak swooped into Kedah on a whirlwind visit yesterday, and told its people it was time for the state to shed its “rice bowl” image and be transformed into a more developed and progessive society.

Achieving this is a real possibility under BN's transformation policies and economic programmes, as opposed to the Pakatan Rakyat's way of doing things, he said.

Najib was blunt when he told Kedahans to ditch opposition rule if they wanted changes that matter.

“The Opposition knows only how to go on street demonstrations and shout 'reformasi' but we are the real deal. We can propel Kedah to greater heights,” he told a large crowd at the opening of SK Taman Awana in Pokok Sena, near here.

GE13: Vote for law-abiding leaders, says Najib

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak having breakfast with locals at Pekan Kepala Batas.

 

ALOR SETAR: Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has advised voters to vote for law-abiding leaders.

"The rakyat should reject those who are out to divide and rule."

He said this while speaking to newsmen after the opening of the RM13.2mil SK Taman Awana in Pokok Sena.

Najib pledged that Barisan Nasional will build SMJK Keat Hwa 3 in Pokok Sena if the Barisan returns to power in Kedah.

Najib expressed confidence that Barisan would be able to wrest control of Kedah based on the mood on the ground.

"People want to see changes in Kedah," he said.

BL1M to help youths obtain motorcycle licence at cheaper rate

Najib (second right) accompanied by UMNO Youth Chief Khairy(second left) looking at a superbike displayed at one of the exhibition booths during the launching ceremony of the "Bantuan Lesen 1 Malaysia"

 

ALOR SETAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak launched the 1Malaysia Licence Aid (BL1M) programme to make it easier for youths to obtain a motorcycle licence at RM199 instead of RM350 or more here Thursday.

"Many youngsters have motorcycles, bought for them by their parents, but they do not have a licence," he said at the launch during a gathering of Kedah youths at the Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium in Suka Menanti, here.

The BL1M programme comes under the purview of the Urban Affairs Secretariat (SHEB) of the Barisan Nasional Youth and targets to help 500,000 applicants from among youngsters to obtain the licence.

Besides the cheaper rate, the programme also offers several other benefits, such as free computerised test if the applicant fails and has to re-sit the test.

Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin had said that the BL1M was open to citizens between the ages of 17 and 40 and the fees charged coveres the application for the licence, photograph, practical training lessons and computerised theory and practical tests at the driving institute.

Those interested can register for the incentive programme through the website, www.bl1m.my.

(Source: The Star Online)

BN job fair is back to help grads

PETALING JAYA: The Barisan Nasional Youth Job Fair is back, with additional features to cater for the needs of graduates who are still jobless.

Organising chairman Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin said that the fair would also serve as a platform for youths to obtain clear information about the Government's initiatives to help them in various careers.

He said the fair was being held again due to overwhelming response given to the nationwide event last year and in 2011.

Nazir Hussin said the carnival-like fair would kick off this year in Kedah on Jan 31 before moving on to Terengganu (Feb 22) and Sabah (March 2). The events will be held for two days at each venue.

Nazir Hussin said the fair's finale would be held at Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur at a date to be announced later.

He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak would grace the events in Kedah and Terengganu.

“The BN Job Fair is not politically motivated,” Nazir Hussin said. “The BN Youth secretariat is taking this responsibility to offer the nation's youths the best chances to build a better future in line with the Government's aims.

“We welcome the support and participation of employers from the government sector, government-linked companies and the corporate sector,” he said, adding that these sectors could also offer skills and training opportunities, entrepreneurship mentoring, counselling and business loans to visitors.

Enquiries can be made at the secretariat via www.bnyouthjobfair.my.

(Source: The Star Online)