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BERNAMA 31/3/2008

Minister To Decide On Space Programme

SEREMBAN (Malaysia), March 31 (Bernama) — Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Dr Maximus Ongkili will decide whether the national space programme is continued, the country’s second astronaut Mej Dr Faiz Khaleed said Monday.

Faiz said he would meet Ongkili soon to discuss the minister’s strategy in implementing the space programme.

“Right now we are at an early stage of putting forward suggestions and the final decision will be made by the minister,” he told reporters Monday.

Yes, it’s not too late to stop now.

Faiz said this after his inaugural appearance as the National Service (NS) icon and the opening of the NS’s training session by Deputy Defence Minister Abu Seman Yusop in Mantin near here.

He said the national space programme which was introduced last year was well received as it had a big impact on the country, not only for research but also on changing the mindset of the people, especially the young, on space exploration.

Yes, mindsets of people are changed. Young voters vote for oppositions. Dumb people science is about rocketing to the sky. Many people think that science is a childplay in space.

“The space industry is not only about astronauts but is an industry by itself. That is why we must continue the programme,” Faiz said.

Totally agree with Faiz. It’s about using the taxpayers money to bring fortune to the industry, and don’t forget the space traveller as well.

Faiz also said he hoped to exchange views with the trainees on the NS training in his effort to instil noble values and determination in them.

It’s nothing nobel in space traveller who use taxpayers’ money for his own luxury travelling.

Meanwhile, Abu Seman said as NS icon, Faiz served as a role model and provided motivation for the NS trainees.

“We will formulate programmes for Dr Faiz to meet trainees in selected camps,” he said.

– BERNAMA

That’s just what Faiz want, FAME.

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