Archive for August, 2008

Aug 21

Over 7,000 take part in Merdeka Unity Run

KUALA LUMPUR: Droves of Malaysians passed up the chance of sleeping in and instead turned up bright and early at Dataran Merdeka to take part in the inaugural Merdeka Unity Run.
They gathered before 7am yesterday and were seen warming up for the run in groups while others did morning aerobics with an instructor at the [...]

Aug 21

Ng: Choose MP who will work for the people

BUTTERWORTH: Choose an MP who works hard and is on the ground to address the people’s problems, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen.
“This by-election is not about being the Prime Minister. It is about choosing a person who will attend to the people’s problems.
“Permatang Pauh also needs an MP [...]

Aug 08

Ministry will help male domestic abuse victims

KUALA LUMPUR: Male victims of domestic violence can also seek help from the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, the minister Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen said.
“Do not just think that the ministry only looks after women; it takes care of the family,” she said.
“Although violence against men amounts to only about 4% (of the [...]

Aug 08

Dr Ng Yen Yen: Abused men should seek help too

KUALA LUMPUR: Men who are victims of domestic violence should also come forward to seek help from Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen said.
Dr Ng said abused men too should get counselling, although the majority of domestic violence victims were women.
“Do not just think that the ministry only looks after [...]