M'SIAN PM INVITES MALAYSIANS TO SHARE IDEAS FOR 2011 BUDGET

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Najib Razak has invited
Malaysians to share their ideas for the 2011 national budget, which is expected
to be tabled in Parliament in October.

He says that just like in 2009, he feels yet again the significance of
connecting with and seeking ideas directly from the people on the ground.

"It was with the principles of inclusiveness and social justice in mind that
I had asked for my fellow Malaysians to contribute suggestions for the 2010
National Budget," and the people's ideas made up a significant portion of the
budget as a result, he says in the latest entry in his blog,
www.1Malaysia.com.my.

"I remember well the hundreds of solid suggestions for our budget on how to
make Malaysia a better economy, a more progressive economy," he says.

"For your feedback and suggestions, I thank you and invite you once more to
share your ideas for the upcoming 2011 National Budget," he adds.

Najib says that being online, he has received some wonderful suggestions and
feedback from the younger Malaysian community and that he would like to invite
the people to come forward with creative ideas and solutions for the coming 2011
budget.

"I urge everyone to use this opportunity to participate and input your
suggestions. You are, after all, the generation that will be driving our
country's economy for the next 20 years.

"Post your suggestions below and I hope to find some inspiring and
innovative ideas that will benefit all Malaysians," he says.

Najib says the Finance Ministry as well as other ministries and agencies
have already started discussions on the 2011 national budget.

"Time seems to fly by quickly these days. Nevertheless, in the last eight
months, I believe we have been making great strides towards transforming
Malaysia into a more competitive, more united nation," he says.

The prime minister says that this year "we have unveiled the Government
Transformation Programme, the New Economic Model and the 10th Malaysia Plan as
measures that will chart the course for the nation's development as we approach
the year 2020.

"These measures also promote greater inclusiveness and emphasis on social
justice so that no Malaysian is left behind in our steady march forwards."
-- BERNAMA


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