Meritocracy: Affirmative actions necessary but need not be race-based - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said one cannot have absolute meritocracy when there is no fairness.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Affirmative action policies should extend from race-based to need-based - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said if the policies were considered to be too focused on race, it would create animosity and anxiety.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Permusuhan golongan miskin dan kaya boleh jadi rusuhan berdarah jika dibiarkan - Tun M
Dr Mahathir berkata, perlu ada affirmative action untuk mengurangkan jurang pendapatan rakyat miskin dan kaya, seperti Dasar Ekonomi Baharu.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Need for affirmative action to transform environmental policy - Wan Junaidi
Wan Junaidi said current environmental issues affecting the nation and the world require contemporary approaches.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Rethinking and reconceptualising the affirmative action agenda in Malaysia
The term, "keluarga", evokes one of the most basic instincts and is the fundamental social expression of what it means to be human.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Needs-based policies regardless of race, not driven by identity politics
If we have to put in place a race-based affirmative action, it must be subservient to a need-based policy.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Make agriculture a career choice, Saravanan urges youths
Saravanan says the agriculture sector offered products that are always relevant and has a wide market for products that are used by everyone daily.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Do not politicise issue of funds to NAAM - Ahmad Shabery
Ahmad Shabery said a report could be lodged with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission if there were elements of abuse of power.
Wed Mar 30 2016
George Clooney weighs in on diversity, Sharpton urges Oscar 'tune out'
George Clooney and British actor David Oyelowo joined those calling for affirmative action in Hollywood to address racial disparity.
Wed Jan 20 2016
US court upholds university's affirmative action plan
A US federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the use of race for admissions to the University of Texas.
Wed Jul 16 2014
Najib: Growing gap between rich and poor a pressing issue
Inequality remains a concern in Malaysia and the government is working to find the right balance between affirmative action and individual opportunity.
Thu May 22 2014
RM37 million allocation to implement Indian youth entrepreneur programme - Khairy
Through a RM37-million allocation, many programmes could be held with the co-operation of the Malaysian Indian Entrepreneurs Cooperative (KUIMB) and the New Affirmative Action Movement (NAAM).
Sat Apr 12 2014
NAAM to empower Indian youths economy
The Indian Youths in the country will be empowered through the New Affirmative Action Movement (NAAM), said its founder and Youth and Sports Deputy Minister Datuk M. Saravanan.
Sun Feb 09 2014
Replace affirmative action policies with Amanah plan, says Ku Li
Former Finance Minister Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has proposed a new economic plan to replace the spirit of the New Economic Policy (NEP) for a better future of the country.
Thu Sep 26 2013
The Amanah Plan -- Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah
Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has stressed that the government's affirmative economic plans has to be replaced with the National Stakeholders' Economic Action Plan or Amanah Plan
Thu Sep 26 2013