LEADERS PAY TRIBUTE TO PM NAJIB ON HIS FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Several leaders on Friday paid tribute to
Najib Razak who marks his first 100 days in office as the prime minister,
Saturday.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Dr Koh Tsu Koon said Najib was a
leader who has been able to stay focused and firm in discharging his duties.

"In his (first) 100 days, he has stayed focused and firm in underlining
management performance. He has personally led Cabinet ministers in three
workshops to work on the key performance indicators (KPI) in three months,
motivating and galvanising all of us to forge ahead with strong commitment and
team spirit," Koh said in a statement.

Koh said that by promoting the 1Malaysia concept based on unity in diversity
and implementing economic liberalisation measures, Najib had also infused fresh
air and a new strategy to the country's social and economic outlook.

He said he was optimistic that Najib would continue to initiate more
reforms.

Human Resource Minister and MIC secretary-general Dr S. Subramaniam said
Najib's leadership was exceptional in that he made immediate decisions to ensure
that the administration functioned smoothly.

"I extend my congratulations to the prime minister. I am proud to be serving
in his administration because his is an exceptional leadership," he said.

Subramaniam said Najib showed much concern to all aspects and his priority
was to ensure the well-being of all the communities.

"For me, he has fostered closer relations among the various races through
his new policies," he said.

People's Progressive Party (PPP) president M. Kayveas said Najib had
succeeded in placing the people and country on the right track towards
establishing a united and progressive nation.

"He has succeeded in bringing about positive change in the social, economic
and political aspects of the country, and this will raise confidence in the
majority of the people and entice them to support the government," he said.
-- BERNAMA