Happy New Year !

DAP National Deputy Chairman and MP for Kepong Dr Tan Seng Giaw wishes everyone

Happy New Year !

The world economic recession affected 2009. Malaysians had a relatively bad time. It is hoped that 2010 will see the recovery of the world economy and Malaysians will have a more comfortable atmosphere.

Our politics is changing. The people are exposed to the modern world with, among others, information technology. What happens within and outside the country is known quickly, within minutes or even seconds. With more exposure, people will think differently, keeping up with the latest development.

For example, last month when a division was called in Parliament to pass the Supply Bill 2010 (budget) involving the sum of RM191.5 billion, Barisan Nasional (BN) had 63 votes and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) had 63, the Speaker casting his vote for BN. This was history.

Malaysians look forward to improvement in education from kindergartens to universities. The 2010 allocation for education is RM57.5 billion, that is about 27% of the total budget. This is high by world standard. Let us hope that this allocation is used as effectively as the best in the world.

We wish Malaysians well in all aspects.

Dr Tan Seng Giaw