Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Legacy of flip flop

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin denied claims that courses run by the Biro Tatanegara (BTN) or National Civics Bureau were a form of political indoctrination, saying they were to inculcate nationalism and unity among the people in line with the 1Malaysia concept.

Women, Family and Commu nity Development Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said the content of the BTN course instilled patriotic spirit.
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein noted that BTN modules were designed to infuse patriotism and to mould a progressive nation.

Today...

The National Civics Bureau (BTN) will overhaul its courses in line with the 1Malaysia spirit following accusations that they incite racial discord besides being government propaganda. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz said the Cabinet had agreed to the revamp.

In an about turn, the Government announced that there will not be a major revamp of the National Civics Bureau (BTN) courses. Instead, the course modules will be continuously improved, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Ahmad Maslan.

You guys have learned well. Pak Lah would be so proud of you guys.

I don't expect tigers to change their stripes overnight, let alone BN.

2 comments:

Y1 said...

You should dig out your BTN experience and post it to Malaysiakini or Malaysia Insider!

EADotCom said...

I was thinking the same thing! LOL!