Yeoh becomes mentor for 1M4U

PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has been appointed as the first mentor for the 1Malaysia For Youth (1M4U) programme.

Among the first order of the day for the actress in her new role would be to raise awareness on crime prevention, road safety and promoting the country's eco-system.

Yeoh received the letter of appointment from Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Prime Minister's Office here yesterday.

The Prime Minister is the chairman of the 1M4U board of trustees.

Michelle Yeoh appointed as the first mentor under 1Malaysia For Youth programme

Yeoh receiving the letter of appointment from Najib at the Prime Minister's Office.

 

PUTRAJAYA: International film actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has been appointed as the first mentor under the 1Malaysia For Youth (1M4U) programme.

Among the first order of the day for Yeoh would be to raise awareness on crime prevention, road safety and promoting the country's beautiful eco-system.

Yeoh received the letter of appointment from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Prime Minister's Office here Tuesday.

Najib is also the chairman of the 1M4U board of trustees.

"I was very distraught when I heard about women, particularly, who were traumatised in carparks and by snatch thieves.

"We will (draw up a) campaign to make Malaysia safer and once we have the campaign in place, we will announce it," the Ipoh-born lass said.

GE13: Michelle Yeoh stands by her decision to back Najib

Michelle Yeoh greeting Najib at the mega dinner in Klang.

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Michelle Yeoh has defended her decision to openly support Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

She said everyone was free to give their views in Malaysia.

“This is a democratic country and we are free to voice our opinion.

“I believe all of us want to do good for our country.

“I believe they want to do the same thing,” the Ipoh-born actress told Channel News Asia of those who criticised her decision.

The interview was picked up by China Press.

Yeoh openly expressed support for the Prime Minister at a gathering organised by the Federation of Chinese Descendents of Selangor on Saturday.

“We have a leader here who has done so many good things and will do more.

GE13: Thousands at mammoth dinner to show support for Najib

Najib acknowledging the cheers from the crowd at the dinner in Wesport.

 

KLANG: Over 60,000 people thronged Westport here for a gathering to show their support for Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Barisan Nasional.

Najib told the crowd that there was no need to change the time-tested Barisan Nasional government which has persevered to bring about peace and harmony despite immense challenges both domestic and foreign.

He said the country under the Barisan government had faced numerous challenges in the past such as fighting communism and dealing with the Confrontation, but has prevailed in overcoming them and in the process, ensuring peace, harmony and stability.

"Last month, we faced the terrorists who landed in Lahad Datu and we fought them to ensure peace returned to Sabah.

"This is the kind of government we want, the government that is willing and able to ensure peace and harmony in the country," he said in his speech.

Najib questioned the motive of certain quarters who insist on bringing about change to the country when the current government was able to bring real change politically, economically and socially.

He said there were "certain politicians talking about change," but he asked, "what is there to change." "You want to change peace and harmony in the country with conflict and violence? Is that what you want?," he asked.