PM DESCRIBES EAST M'SIA STATE AS AN EXAMPLE OF 1MALAYSIA CONCEPT

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Najib Razak
has described Sarawak, an East Malaysian state, as a true reflection of the
'unity through diversity' culture that showed the 1Malaysia concept was accepted
by the people.

"If what I had seen during my visit to Sarawak recently as an sign that the
1Malaysia concept was not only well received by the people but it was also a way
of life.

"The people of Sarawak is an example of what I mean by ‘unity through
diversity’ as they respect the culture and festival of each other ethnic group,"
he said in his latest posting in his blog, www.1Malaysia.com.my.

"I look back at the solidarity that I could see during my two-day visit
there.

"In fact, before I explained the values and elements of 1Malaysia, they had
already long been adopted by the people of Sarawak, whether they live in towns
which have already developed, in the traditional longhouses or villages which
they inherited from their ancestors," he said.

"At the same time, I think about the importance of ensuring that both the
federal and state governments work together to continue efforts to develop all
districts in Sarawak to achieve the objectives and aspirations, as had been
discussed with the Sarawak Chief Minister," he said.

He also expressed his regret that he did not have enough time to meet with
all the State Assemblymen; but promised that appropriate action would be taken
based on the discussion he had with Chief Minister Taib Mahmud.

Najib said the '1Malaysia' concept was and would continue to be a dynamic
process in national development.

He also disclosed that he would make several announcements on liberalisation
at the end of the month and, subsequently, there would be more announcements on
his 100th day as Prime Minister, specifically for the people and reflecting the
concept "People First, Performance Now".

-- BERNAMA