星期五, 十月 29

Golden Palm Tree International Dance Championship 2010 (GPTIDC).

Speech by Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development


Good evening. I am delighted to be here for the inaugural Golden Palm Tree International Dance Championship 2010 (GPTIDC). This championship is the brainchild of two dance enthusiasts working closely with Malaysia’s newest five-star beach front property and Kuala Lumpur’s nearest beach getaway – Sepang Gold Coast’s Golden Palm Tree Resort.

This international event will see dancers from different countries blazing the floor in competitive ballroom dances like

Salsa and Argentine Tango. It is also one of the very few international ballroom dance events in Malaysia. Competing for honours are participants from Asia, England, Italy, Russia and China.

May I welcome all participants to Malaysia, engaging in friendly competition to celebrate the birth of the Golden Palm Tree International Dance Championship 2010. The Golden Palm Tree Sea Villas & Spa, a brand new iconic tourism lifestyle and family destination in Selangor and Malaysia, is an ideal place to promote such a dance championship.

The Golden Palm Tree Sea Villas & Spa is actively promoting itself, both locally and internationally, as the ideal vacation spot in line with our Prime Minister’s 1Malaysia aspiration and core value of integrating various races and nationalities. I’m honoured to be part of this international dance championship, promoting dancing as a sport for family and community development.

The Golden Palm Tree Sea Villa & Spa, sprawling on the Sepang coastline of the Straits of Malacca, brings together two great nations - Malaysia and China. The two countries’ relationship has, over the years, developed into a modern 21st century bond of cultural ties and business. With its abundant natural beauty, rich local cultural diversity, family-friendly activities, the Golden Palm Tree Sea Villa & Spa offers holidaymakers the highest level of luxurious villa accommodation. Its unrivalled hospitality on the back of breathtaking views of natural and pristine mangrove forests and the Straits of Malacca make it a whole new experience for relaxation.

Lastly, we recognize the potential of ballroom dance to enhance family relationship, especially between husband and wife. This kind of exercise should be extended to the younger generation as a positive community activity.

I wish the organiser and Golden Palm Tree every success on their maiden International Dance Championship. To all present, welcome to natural luxury near the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the Golden Palm Tree Sea Villa & Spa.

Once again, my CONGRATULATIONS to the organiser Ms Aleena and Ms Rosalind, and Golden Palm Tree.

Thank you.

星期三, 十月 27

Elaun Bulanan Sementara 1AZAM

SHAH ALAM, 25 Oktober 2010 – Kerajaan Persekutuan memperuntukkan sebanyak RM66 juta di bawah Bidang Keberhasilan Utama Negara (NKRA) bagi Meningkatkan Taraf Hidup Isi Rumah Berpendapatan Rendah (LIH) bagi melaksanakan insiatif Elaun Bulanan Sementara 1AZAM untuk dimanfaatkan oleh 23,000 isi rumah miskin tegar. YB Senator Dato’ Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat telah melancarkan pelaksanaan inisiatif ini yang dijalankan secara serentak di seluruh negara kepada semua KIR miskin tegar yang berdaftar di dalam sistem eKasih mulai hari ini. Elaun Bulanan Sementara 1AZAM ini bersifat bantuan sementara yang akan diberi kepada KIR miskin tegar untuk tempoh selama tiga (3) bulan bermula Oktober hingga Disember 2010.

Mulai tahun 2011, dari bulan Januari hingga Disember, Elaun Bulanan Sementara 1AZAM ini akan diteruskan kepada peserta miskin tegar yang produktif dengan syarat mereka mesti menyertai salah satu daripada empat Program 1AZAM (Akhiri Zaman Miskin). Bagi KIR yang tidak produktif, mereka akan dirujuk kepada Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) untuk bantuan kebajikan yang bersesuaian, sementara Ahli Isi Rumah (AIR) kepada KIR yang tidak produktif akan ditawarkan salah satu daripada empat Program 1AZAM dan akan terus menerima Elaun Bulanan Sementara 1AZAM. Ini adalah bagi menggalakkan mereka untuk terus meningkatkan pendapatan dan taraf hidup mereka secara produktif.

Elaun Bulanan Sementara 1AZAM ini boleh mula dikutip oleh KIR yang layak di semua cawangan Pejabat Pos Malaysia di seluruh negara. KIR tersebut akan diberi surat pemberitahuan penerimaan Elaun Bulanan Sementara 1AZAM daripada KPWKM melalui Pos Malaysia dan perlu membawa surat tersebut serta kad pengenalan bagi tujuan kutipan di pejabat pos berhampiran.

Program 1AZAM merupakan program bagi membantu meningkatkan pendapatan KIR miskin tegar bagi membolehkan mereka keluar daripada kepompong kemiskinan. Empat komponen di bawah Program 1AZAM ialah AZAM Kerja, AZAM Niaga, AZAM Tani dan AZAM Khidmat. Kerajaan Persekutuan amat komited dalam usaha membasmi kemiskinan tegar di negara ini. Adalah diharapkan Elaun Bulanan Sementara 1AZAM ini akan menjadi pembakar semangat kepada golongan miskin tegar mempertingkatkan taraf hidup mereka agar tidak terus bergantung kepada bantuan Kerajaan untuk selamanya.

立即行动蓝图(1 AZAM)

莎亚南25日讯

中央政府在国家关键成效领域(NKRA)纲领下,决定提供6600万令吉拨款,以进一步改善低收入户的生活水平。配合“立即行动蓝图”(1 AZAM)消除赤贫目标,妇女、家庭与社会发展部正式推介为期三个月的短期每月津贴计划,估计将有2万3000名赤贫家庭成员受惠。

妇女、家庭与社会发展部部长拿督斯里莎丽扎今日主持了“立即行动计划 –短期每月津贴”推介仪式。

部门发表文告表示,这项补助是发给赤贫家庭的一家之长,预计为期三个月,即自10月开始至本年12月止。这项计划将落实到全国实施,而受惠对象名单则将来自“ 电子关爱计划”(Ekasih ),民众受促即日起上网登记.

文告指出,自2011年起,这项每月津贴计划,将只发给那些具有生产力的赤贫人士,条件是他们必须参加“立即行动计划-远离贫穷”四个计划中的任何一项。那些不符合条件的赤贫家庭的家长,将会被转介到福利局,以安排获得适切的补助。而这些家长的家庭成员,亦将献议参加四项课程之一,同时继续享有每月津贴。这个措施的目的是在於激励他们自立自强,以改善自己的生活素质。

符合享有“立即行动计划–短期每月津贴”的赤贫家庭家长,可以在全国各地临近的邮政局领取他们的津贴。妇女、家庭与社会发展部将会邮寄核准函件给受惠者;而受惠者在领取津贴时,必须同时出示函件及身份证。

妇女、家庭与社会发展部指出,“立即行动计划”实施的目的在于提升贫穷家庭的生活素质,并协助他们脱离贫苦。四个远离贫穷的计划,包括:工作领域、商业领域、农业发展及投身服务业。

部门寄望通过上述短期补助计划,可以激励贫穷阶层自立自强,改善家庭生活素质,不用一直依赖政府的补助。

The 6th Asia Pacific International Brands Summit Malaysia

14th Oct 2010, 2pm, Palace of Golden Horses

Since we became an independent nation, and form the country, Malaysians of all backgrounds shared one core belief, that we should work together to strengthen our nation and our collective future. It is for this reason that the Government, under the Prime Minister Dato Sri Najib’s leadership, initiated 3 national policies designed to steer us back to the path of prosperity. As you might have known, these are the New Economic Model, the Tenth Malaysia Plan and the Government Transformation Program.

Malaysia would not be what it is today without the industry, expertise and dedication of the Malaysian community, like all of you who participating here today. Likewise, there will be a bleak future for Malaysia without your support for our policies. We would clearly fall short of reaching the goals of Vision 2020 or to become the developed nation that our fathers and grandfathers strove so hard to achieve, if we do not have this vital support.

Indeed, there are structural issues in our economy that must be addressed. Some of these have become entrenched for so long that our ability to compete internationally is now at risk. There are also some shortcomings in our internal delivery systems. Much needed assistance is not reaching lower-income groups and the marginalised in our society who need help. At the same time, the constant complaint about the people not interpreting government’s policies and decisions in the right way is often heard.

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Underpinning this notion of national unity and identity is the economic ‘pie’ which needs to continue growing but it must be shared in a way that is fair and just. While there must be a sense of equity or more accurately, fairness in how Malaysia divides its wealth, this must not be done in a way that inhibits the success of others or benefits one community over another. Therefore, the NEM and the 10th Malaysia Plan are blueprints by the Government for the people.

Ladies and gentlemen,
The Government alone cannot make all the necessary changes. The private sector plays a vital role in driving the innovation; creativity and investment that are needed to boost Malaysia’s global competitiveness and support our goal to become a high-income nation. The private sector transformation is urgently needed because the economy cannot expand without their committed and positive participation.

Businesses should not only look for short-term profit but must be prepared for a longer haul. For this, the private sector must dare to take risk and invest in new industries, new products and services. R&D expenditure and technology acquisition should be regarded as investment for long-term growth and profits. The private sector should also value human capital by paying the right level of wages and allocate resources to the talent.

Ladies and gentlemen,
Being entrepreneurial goes deeper than just having a job. Business owners need deep commitment and seriousness to arrive at their targets.

Most of them are also risk takers, but they assess risks well before plunging in. They adapt to changes and improve their skills through coaching, mentorship, books and experiences.
An entrepreneur should build his or her business around satisfying a need. If there isn’t a need to satisfy, then there is no need of being in business. One must able to recognize and explore opportunities around him. He also needs to have management skills to enhance the process of integrating and coordinating resources. An entrepreneur also requires having knowledge of marketing. It is important to understand the different behaviors of the consumers towards his product. Furthermore, an entrepreneur should be good at planning as well as implementing the plans through effective delegation.

Ladies and gentlemen,
By participating CEO Forum/seminar today, you may learn from others and further on build your networking and contact.
Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate those awarded as Asia pacific super excellent brand and Malaysia Power Brand. Your great effort and achievement has been recognized.

Thank you.

星期二, 十月 26

马华Tasek Dermawan支会成立11周年

大家好,

首先,我要感谢大会的邀请,让我有此良机来到这里,为庆祝马华Tasek
Dermawan 支会成立11周年,以及Bercham华裔妇女协会成立5周年“王赛芝杯”卡拉OK歌唱比赛主持开幕仪式暨盘奖典礼。

各位,古人说“言咏心,歌咏情”,通过歌唱,不但可以传达我们内心的感受,抒发我们的,悲欢喜乐感受,闲时邀集家人或是三五好友到卡拉OK歌唱,更可以促进亲子关系以及朋友之间的交谊,也是时下舒缓生活压力的方式之一,可见歌唱在我们的生活当中,扮演者举足轻重的角色。

其实,在我们的周遭朋友里面,相信有不少人拥有一副好歌喉,千万不要小看自己的才华,有朝一日,可能就凭这天赋的才华,而扬名海内外。参加歌唱比赛而一鸣惊人的“苏珊大妈”,就因为拥有天赋的嗓子,懂得把握机会,同时不因为自己的外貌而有所胆怯,她的成功,成为了妇女界的一个传奇。

不只是中壮年阶层,其实我们年轻的一代,更应该懂得把握时机,通过参加各种比赛,表现自己。举凡各种科技创意、学识竞赛、各种才艺体育竞技等等,我们都期待年轻世代的踊跃参与,有更多类似拿督李宗伟等的杰出人物的接班人出现,扬名海外,为国争光。

诚然。要鼓励年轻世代的积极参与,我们要有更灵活、有更贴近年轻人方式,通过传承老中世代的经验,培养他们的认同感与参与感,间接也是在栽培未来的接班人。

各位,Dermawan 支会是硕果仅存的纯妇女成员支会,他们的表现,一点都不输给其他支会或区会,证明了她们优秀的组织能力与凝聚力。在这里,我要向她们表达我由衷地敬意!其实,在两性平等的今天,现代的妇女,无论是在才识学养,还是组织能力方面,早有证明一点都不输给男性,甚至还有过之而无不及,我们应该打破外在旧有的框架和局限,争取给女性更大的发挥空间,不仅仅是局限于担任配角的角色外,在内在思维上,我们也必须不断的学习与时并进,才不会被时代所淘汰。

各位,千里之行,始於足下。我们坐言起行,就从今天起,我们以身作则,智利成为一个现代女性,自立自强,高度自信,与男性相辅相成,共同创造更远大、更宏观的格局!

最后,我以最愉快的心情,宣布为庆祝马华Tasek Dermawan 支会成立11周年,以及Bercham华裔妇女协会成立5周年,“王赛芝杯”卡拉OK歌唱比赛主持开幕仪式暨盘奖典礼。

祝愿大家

福慧双修,吉祥如意!

谢谢大家!

星期六, 十月 23

"我是我身体的主人翁"

首先,我要感谢霹雳韩江公会青年团的盛情邀请,让我有此良机,主持“我是我身体的主人翁”性教育座谈会开幕仪式;也感谢各位在座家长和青少年朋友们的踊跃出席,显示大家都非常重视如何保护自己,以及对建立正确的性知识观念的期待。

各位,有道是“身体发肤受之父母”,把自己的身体照顾好,可以说是孝道的一种表现。而要把自己身体照顾好,并不只是注重身体健康而已,出外交游,如何保护自己,让自己不受伤害,不让家人担心,也是体现敬爱双亲、克尽孝道的一种方式。

我们都知道,由於受到物质享乐文化,以及放任主义的影响,加上网络不良资讯的荼毒,家长疏於关心孩子的成长困扰,又缺乏正确的身教与言教等等因素,使到时下许多青少年对传统道德观念嗤之以鼻,影响所及,我们的青少年,在身心的发展上,面对着极大的威胁而不自知。其中,暴力与性侵犯,还有性骚扰对青少年的身心伤害以及冲击,尤其值得我们重视。

根据部门的统计,在2007年,福利局(JKM)总共收到363宗性侵犯案件,其中,雪兰莪、柔佛、吉打和彭亨四个州属总共占了205宗,约等於55%;在2008年,有535宗投报,雪兰莪、柔佛、彭亨与吉兰丹四个州属,总共占了263宗,或是接近50%,这比较前一年,增加了172宗;在2009年,总共有603宗投报,前四名州属为雪兰莪、柔佛、吉打与彭亨,总共占了319宗,或是53%,这又较前一年增加了68宗,换言之,三年下来,总共增加240宗性侵害案件。

但是,根据妇女发展局总部的数字显示,自今年元月至七月为止,该局只接到11宗强暴案、10宗性骚扰案的辅导要求,换言之,有许多家长或是受害人,在受到伤害后,没有寻求该局的辅导服务。可以断言的是,还有许多个案发生,但是碍於种种原因,例如不愿身份曝光,担心引来社会异样眼光对待、面子问题、害怕法律制裁,私下解决等等,实际的发生数字肯定并不只是这些。

各位,性教育并不是洪水猛兽,我们不应该带着异样的眼光看待它。举办性教育讲座的目的是协助孩童及青少年了解身体的自主权及身体的界限、对性的正面看法,并提供意见及 照顾他们的身心健康。

曾经有一个调查机构在隆市一所小学,邀集所有的女学生,利用图画表示,勾勒曾经被父亲、兄长或是其他男性长辈所触摸过的部位,结果发现,有三成女学生身体所被触摸的部位,由於缺乏适当的教育,可能受到性骚扰而不自知。

性教育是一件严肃的事情,是关系到青少年的身心成长,所以性教育不仅在学校里应该被关注,在家里也不容忽视。其实,家长也应该拥有正确的性知识,在家多注意孩子的举动,以便在适合的时机给予协助及辅导,绝不能坐视他们接受不良资讯 的误导,盲目摸索,越陷越深。

各位,性教育是健康教育重要的一环,副首相兼教育部长丹斯里慕尤汀已经在10月1日宣布,将把性教育纳入学校课程,可见政府已经采取积极正面的态度,处理有关问题。

小学阶段正是求知欲旺盛的时期,特别是于现代的男生和女生,在e 时代的今日,大众传播、媒体飞速成长下,有关性的讯息也快速地传遍校园各个角落,身为师长、家长的我们,必须要在这个阶段给予适当的引导,以防在摸索中的青少年误入不应浏览的网站。

儿童性侵犯的社会问题节节上升,日益严重,所以儿童必须懂得如何保护自己,让孩童知道,在日常生活中,大人的哪些举动是有侵犯性的;让孩童时时警惕,即使是身边最亲近的人也有可能会对他们加以伤害。

其实,性侵犯案件,男童和女童都有可能成为受害者。让孩童知道亲蜜的限度到哪里。现时有很多孩子被性侵犯,最大的原因就是他们缺少这方面的知识,也不了解哪些举动是属于伤害性的。为了让我们的下一代能够健康成长,我们应该尽早让他们学习正确的性教育,就是保护他们的最佳方法。