TOKYO: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has called on Malaysians to change their lifestyle to reduce the impact of rising inflation.

The Prime Minister said he would encourage Malaysians to save more and reduce wastage to ease their burden.

“Some people may not think it is important but a change of lifestyle a little bit in times of difficulty is important,” he said in an interview with the Japanese media after attending the Nikkei International Conference here yesterday.

Abdullah was responding to a question on the possible need for a strong ringgit to offset inflationary pressures.

He admitted that Malaysia was facing a lot of difficulties but the Government was implementing aggressive measures.

“We are developing measures to respond to the inflation we are now experiencing. We have to increase productivity and be more competitive.

“We are also seeking cooperation with other countries in strategic areas like food and agriculture,” he added.
(from the Star)

16th May :- The FA have written to Chelsea coach Avram Grant to ask him to explain his remarks about referee Steve Bennett

"In England there are very good referees, but there are some - a few that you can influence, like you saw"

"I think in our game against Manchester United at Old Trafford, the referee (Mike Dean) influenced the result for sure. We know that"

"I think the red card for Mikel John Obi in that game should not have been a red card, I think that Paul Scholes should have had a red card on Sunday and Wigan a penalty also. But it is finished. I congratulate Manchester United."

When I was in law school, they told me, its important in politics to NOT only do the job but to APPEAR to be doing the job.