The joke comes with a Dr. He is none the Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir ,the Perak Menteri Besar. I think he did not read former PM of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, the memoir.
It is sad that the politicians would have to deliver speeches which are related to the event. But nonetheless, the speeches draw lots of jokes.
Just wondering Dr Zambry knows the four languages or not ? Perhaps, he thinks that Chinese language is the easiest language to learn. Thus putting the councillors to learn this language first. A surviving course of 300 phrases is unlike the command of the language.
Now the issue should be seriously consider, perhaps, this is more for Pakatan government. The BN government knows just to follow the wave (mengikut arus).
The language that would provide peace and love, Esperanto should be taught in the school. Obama adminstration knows how effective this language is and now is in the process of formally introducing this language in the school.
Why we need to learn so many languages in fact, we can just have a couple.
I have highlighted the language in the past. I do not like to say it again. But just like to share the short video clip of the late Claude Piron on the language change.
Saturday August 29, 2009
Perak MB wants exco men to learn four languages
By CLARA CHOOI
IPOH: Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has made it compulsory for all his executive councillors to take up four language courses – Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin and even Tamil.
The classes, to be held bi-monthly, was to enable state representatives to better engage the people, he said.
“We started our first Mandarin class two weeks ago.
“Soon we will be starting on the other languages,” he told reporters after launching the 31st National Chinese Independent Schools’ Trilingual Speech Competition at SM Poi Lam here yesterday.
Dr Zambry said all six of his executive councillors, three advisers, an information chief and three ex-officio members would have to take the classes.
“It is very important to learn new languages so that we can connect with the people better.
“We must also not be afraid or be shy to practise speaking the languages that we learn.”
He said by being multilingual, it would be easier for them to speak during functions that required them to converse in languages other than Bahasa Malaysia.
“There is no timeframe to complete the classes. Some may learn faster or have a natural aptitude for language while some may not.
“I do not expect my exco to master the languages immediately but I do encourage them to practise what they’ve learned as much as possible,” he said, adding that the state could later provide similar classes for all state assemblymen.
Dr Zambry also said he had directed all state secretariat staff and government officials to brush up their command of the English language.
“English may not be our mother tongue but the ability to converse in it is critical, especially for those who often deal with people.
“Furthermore, I do not want situations when the wrong words are said or bad pronunciation become a cause for others to laugh.”
Earlier, the speech contest saw 104 students from 52 schools battling it out, with each giving speeches on three topics and in three different languages. It ends today.
At a separate function later, Dr Zambry said the state would set up a body called Bina Upaya Foun-dation to help the hardcore poor in the state by the end of the year.
“The foundation will help single mothers and those without income.”
He said non-governmental organisations and the private sector were welcomed to contribute to the foundation.
It is sad that the politicians would have to deliver speeches which are related to the event. But nonetheless, the speeches draw lots of jokes.
Just wondering Dr Zambry knows the four languages or not ? Perhaps, he thinks that Chinese language is the easiest language to learn. Thus putting the councillors to learn this language first. A surviving course of 300 phrases is unlike the command of the language.
Now the issue should be seriously consider, perhaps, this is more for Pakatan government. The BN government knows just to follow the wave (mengikut arus).
The language that would provide peace and love, Esperanto should be taught in the school. Obama adminstration knows how effective this language is and now is in the process of formally introducing this language in the school.
Why we need to learn so many languages in fact, we can just have a couple.
I have highlighted the language in the past. I do not like to say it again. But just like to share the short video clip of the late Claude Piron on the language change.
Saturday August 29, 2009
Perak MB wants exco men to learn four languages
By CLARA CHOOI
IPOH: Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has made it compulsory for all his executive councillors to take up four language courses – Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin and even Tamil.
The classes, to be held bi-monthly, was to enable state representatives to better engage the people, he said.
“We started our first Mandarin class two weeks ago.
“Soon we will be starting on the other languages,” he told reporters after launching the 31st National Chinese Independent Schools’ Trilingual Speech Competition at SM Poi Lam here yesterday.
Dr Zambry said all six of his executive councillors, three advisers, an information chief and three ex-officio members would have to take the classes.
“It is very important to learn new languages so that we can connect with the people better.
“We must also not be afraid or be shy to practise speaking the languages that we learn.”
He said by being multilingual, it would be easier for them to speak during functions that required them to converse in languages other than Bahasa Malaysia.
“There is no timeframe to complete the classes. Some may learn faster or have a natural aptitude for language while some may not.
“I do not expect my exco to master the languages immediately but I do encourage them to practise what they’ve learned as much as possible,” he said, adding that the state could later provide similar classes for all state assemblymen.
Dr Zambry also said he had directed all state secretariat staff and government officials to brush up their command of the English language.
“English may not be our mother tongue but the ability to converse in it is critical, especially for those who often deal with people.
“Furthermore, I do not want situations when the wrong words are said or bad pronunciation become a cause for others to laugh.”
Earlier, the speech contest saw 104 students from 52 schools battling it out, with each giving speeches on three topics and in three different languages. It ends today.
At a separate function later, Dr Zambry said the state would set up a body called Bina Upaya Foun-dation to help the hardcore poor in the state by the end of the year.
“The foundation will help single mothers and those without income.”
He said non-governmental organisations and the private sector were welcomed to contribute to the foundation.
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