Barisan Nasional component parties MCA and MIC are quick to express confidence in the leadership of newly-minted prime minister Najib Abdul Razak and praised his 'One Malaysia' concept.
Najib, 55, was sworn in as the country's sixth prime minister at the Istana Negara this morning.
In congratulating Najib, MCA spokesperson Lee Wei Kiat said the 'One Malaysia' concept is themed on national unity and recognises the contribution of all races.
"Najib has clearly set his aspirations on improving race relations to ensure that Malaysians forge friendships based on trust and mutual respect which seem lost in recent months.
"Envisaging a new mindset of rejuvenation, the 'One Malaysia' reflects the model of transformation and change which will strengthen national unity and development," he said in a statement.
Lee said it is crucial that the concept which ensures that no community is isolated from development of any kind be given full backing from all Malaysians.
For stability and growth of the nation, he said, Malaysians must observe the rule of law, fairness, reject mob rule, discrimination, complacency and corruption.
Push forward reform agenda
Although not an easy task, Lee said MCA hopes that Najib will push forward his reform agenda with courage and determination to ensure fair implementation for all.
"Even as deputy prime minister, Najib has demonstrated his consideration for multiracial Malaysians when he mentioned that the government was moving towards the liberalisation of unfair and discriminatory practices based on race.
"Najib's inclusive nature was further evinced when he approached both the Chinese and Tamil communities – firstly, by visiting the Sin Chew Daily on Tuesday to understand the Chinese community more, and secondly, the allocation of RM80million for 374 Tamil schools in nine states," he said.
"We are certain that in due course, Najib will make more overtures to other minority groups. The new prime minister is very much in touch with the needs of ordinary Malaysians and is committed towards political and economical development," he added.
In conveying MCA's appreciation to former premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for his statesmanship displayed which enabled a smooth change-of-guards in national and party leadership, Wei Kiat said: "Unlike other countries where military coups were initiated to install a new prime minister and cabinet which inevitably led to national chaos, Abdullah’s handing over the administration in a smooth and dignified manner to his successor attests to his astuteness and statesmanship."
He will do more for Indians
Meanwhile, MIC is also confident that Najib will place greater emphasis and priority on the development of all Malaysians irrespective of their race.
Congratulating him on his appointment, MIC secretary-general Dr S Subramaniam said Najib has pledged to unite all Malaysians under the 'One Malaysia' concept.
"We believe he will do more for Indians," he said in a statement.
Subramaniam, who is the human resources ministers, also expressed his gratitude to former premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for his contributions to the Indian community, especially in the construction of MIC's Aimst university and the setting up of the cabinet committee for Indians.
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