He said for the nation to move forward and meet challenges, it needed to have a strong core and foundation, that could only be achieved if there was national unity, which would provide the country with the essential bedrock of stability.
"National unity is a value system, a thought process which has to be articulated because everyone has different notions of what national unity means.
"So when we talk about 1Malaysia we expound the fundamental values associated with national unity, so people understand what this process of being one means," he said in an interview with Oxford Business Group (OGB), the publisher of The Report: Malaysia 2010.
The book launched today by the Prime Minister offered insights into business, trade and investment opportunities in Malaysia.
It also highlighted the government's plans and policies including the recently launched New Economic Model (NEM) as well as the 10th Malaysia Plan, in its efforts to transform the country into a high income economy by 2020.
In the interview, Najib also pointed out that every Malaysian should play his or her part in contributing to nation-building efforts in order for the country to be globally competitive.
"These talents are valuable assets for us. That is why it is important for us to have this sense that every single Malaysian is important and that we have a system in this country that allows every Malaysian to realise his or her maximum potential," he said.
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