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Jawi rally: Police record statements from four people

Jawi rally: Police record statements from four people

Two more people sought by police over permitless rally on Jan 1.

We did not know it was minister's initiative: Dong Jiao Zong

We did not know it was minister's initiative: Dong Jiao Zong

They were not aware of the meeting with Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department P Waythamoorthy was on Jawi lessons issue.
I’m a Malay, therefore I’m Jawi but I feel Malaysian

I’m a Malay, therefore I’m Jawi but I feel Malaysian

COMMENT | Stop quarrelling, stop degrading your dignity and stop being slaves to bankrupt politicians.

Yoursay: Jawi issue being used to divide Malaysians

Yoursay: Jawi issue being used to divide Malaysians

YOURSAY | 'Anwar is falling into the trap of trying to be all things to all men.'

Yoursay: When muftis jump into the Jawi fray

Yoursay: When muftis jump into the Jawi fray

YOURSAY | 'I just love (not) how men of faith, decide to use and abuse the Constitution when it suits them.'

Vernacular schools give parents Jawi consent forms as school year begins

Vernacular schools give parents Jawi consent forms as school year begins

Most Tamil schools appear to have received the forms but several Chinese schools are still waiting for it.

Dong Jiao Zong conspicuously absent from Jawi dialogue

Dong Jiao Zong conspicuously absent from Jawi dialogue

P Waythamoorthy says 45 representatives from 32 organisations attended Jawi meeting.

The matter of education

The matter of education

COMMENT | As long as religious politics take precedence, our education will not be much different.

Yoursay: Dong Zong is made to look like a scapegoat

Yoursay: Dong Zong is made to look like a scapegoat

YOURSAY | 'They don't oppose the Jawi script but want consultation on the implementation.'

Jawi is a national treasure, says Anwar

Jawi is a national treasure, says Anwar

There shouldn't be an issue in learning the script, adds PKR president.

Perak mufti: Jawi 'opponents' are violating Sedition Act

Perak mufti: Jawi 'opponents' are violating Sedition Act

Harussani Zakaria says the position of Jawi is protected under Section 152 of the Federal Constitution.

Yoursay: Non-Muslims will have to accept their ‘dhimmi’ status

Yoursay: Non-Muslims will have to accept their ‘dhimmi’ status

YOURSAY | ‘Someone should take the state gov’t to court for enforcing a script contrary to the federal constitution.’
It's 100 people taking a step forward, Dong Zong tells next education minister

It's 100 people taking a step forward, Dong Zong tells next education minister

It is not about a single person taking a 100 steps forward, says the group.
Take a chill pill on racism, religion, Harapan told

Take a chill pill on racism, religion, Harapan told

These issues, as well as the Jawi script and Zakir Naik, clearly show how Malaysians are split along racial and religious lines, Gerakan leader says.
Queen questions power of PTAs to decide on teaching of Jawi

Queen questions power of PTAs to decide on teaching of Jawi

She says the role of a PTA is to take care of student welfare and ensure the quality of lessons provided are in line with the syllabus.

PAS, MCA being two-faced on Jawi controversy - Guan Eng

PAS, MCA being two-faced on Jawi controversy - Guan Eng

DAP seg-gen says political parties are to speak the same message regardless of the racial makeup of their audience.

As long as it's peaceful, Dong Zong respects Gamis' right to rally against it

As long as it's peaceful, Dong Zong respects Gamis' right to rally against it

Its sec-gen says peaceful assembly is an important right, and his group is willing to engage those who are calling for Dong Zong to be banned.

Gamis to open the new year with anti-Dong Zong rally tomorrow

Gamis to open the new year with anti-Dong Zong rally tomorrow

The group wants defend Jawi and ban Dong Zong, but police say the rally contravenes the Peaceful Assembly Act.

Khat issue: Harapan leadership must act

Khat issue: Harapan leadership must act

MP SPEAKS | They must argue explicitly for ethnic tolerance and that this is a matter of basic human decency.

Jawi signage - firm action in Pahang from tomorrow

Jawi signage - firm action in Pahang from tomorrow

Business premises not using Jawi can be fined up to RM250 and licences may be revoked if not rectified.

Sekat discusses Jawi 'deescalation' with Education Ministry, emphasises unity

Sekat discusses Jawi 'deescalation' with Education Ministry, emphasises unity

UPDATED 4.05PM | Secretary Arun Doraisamy says the meeting with the acting director-general went smoothly.

DAP disappointed at police's different treatment of Jawi and Malay dignity pow-wows

DAP disappointed at police's different treatment of Jawi and Malay dignity pow-wows

UPDATED 4.40PM | Police had obtained a court injunction to prevent Chinese Organisations Conference on Dec 28 from proceeding.

Perlis mufti: Racial friction will persist as long as vernacular schools exist

Perlis mufti: Racial friction will persist as long as vernacular schools exist

Asri Zainul Abidin says there is a need to return a political power that can deal with such insolences.

DAP – from a tiger to a puppy

DAP – from a tiger to a puppy

COMMENT | Come GE15, will a similar scenario loom, with DAP suffering the same fate as MCA in GE14?