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- PM wants Umno members to put party above self-interest
- Najib: All-round preparedness key to winning polls
- Flood situation in Kelantan, Terengganu improves
| PM wants Umno members to put party above self-interest Posted: 26 Nov 2011 05:19 AM PST KUALA LUMPUR: Leading up to the Umno general assembly starting Tuesday, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wants Umno members to put party above self-interest. Najib, who is also Umno president, said party members must show commitment to make sacrifices and not let personal feelings or interests overcome party interests. "People who join the party are many but we want more party people who know the spirit, goals and interests of the party. This is what we want to instill in 3.4mil Umno members," he said in an interview on Saturday. The five-day Umno general assembly is seen by many as the last assembly before the 13th general election. The Prime Minister said Umno members must have feelings of "love and affection" for the party and willing to make sacrifices for the party. "This is one of the party's principles. We are not asking them to sacrifice their wealth to the party or take personal risks. "But we ask them not to let personal feelings or demands by groups to overcome interests of the party," he said. Umno members should be wary of things that can adversely affect the party, and should refrain from doing them as it could weaken the party. "Everyone in Umno knows all these things but just knowing about it will not make it disapppear," said Najib. Asked about the general assembly, he said the programme was not primed for the general election but a vehicle to highlight the party's intellectual value. It was also to illustrate the role of Umno internationally so that the world understands the objectives of the party, particularly the National Transformation Plan. He also denied allegations that Umno did not champion the interests of Malays, causing them to feel marginalised, as the party's agenda continues. "That is not true. Although we have the 1Malaysia slogan, we never said that the bumiputera agenda is gone. In fact, it is still the main agenda (Umno) and part of our national agenda. "What we do with other races is to show that it is our government, a fair government that stands on the pillars of social justice." Najib said the bumiputera agenda would continue, for example, the Bumiputera Agenda Unit (Teraju) that he launched Saturday morning. "It is a road map where we announced several new initiatives. This means that we never put aside or dilute our struggle for bumiputeras." Asked about the stand by some Malays that they could survive without Umno, Najib said the people should be aware that the country's success is the result of Umno's struggle. Citing the theory of American psychologist, Abraham Maslow, he said Umno has successfully met the basic demands of the people by providing various facilities. He said the diversity of opinion is a sign that society has become more sophisticated and matured. "I don't say that they must feel indebted to us as many will not be happy. What I want to say is that that in addition to our track record and deeds, is our planning for the future. "What we can promise to the people of Malaysia and Umno is real security that we have delivered and can deliver. Insya Allah we not only make promises but are able to deliver them to the people," he added. - Bernama Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
| Najib: All-round preparedness key to winning polls Posted: 26 Nov 2011 03:58 AM PST Published: Saturday November 26, 2011 MYT 7:45:00 PM |
| Flood situation in Kelantan, Terengganu improves Posted: 26 Nov 2011 03:34 AM PST KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Kelantan and Terengganu, as of Saturday afternoon, has improved allowing some evacuees to return home. In TERENGGANU, as at 4pm, the remaining seven victims at the flood relief centre at Sekolah Padang Kemunting, Kemaman, were allowed to return home at noon. However, 12 flood relief centres are still open in Kuala Terengganu, Hulu Terengganu, Setiu and Marang, with the number of evacuees there increasing to 561 people (from 461 in the morning). The water in the main rivers in the four districts is reported below the danger level. In KELANTAN, only Kota Baru, Pasir Mas and Tumpat are still affected with 1,623 evacuees still at the relief centres, down from 1,884 people this morning. As at press time, 12 flood evacuation centres remained open - 10 in Pasir Mas and one each in Kota Baru and Tumpat. On the water level of the main rivers, Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang has reached the danger level. Five road stretches are still closed to traffic. They are Jalan Pohon Tanjung-Meranti; Jalan Pohon Tanjung-Rantau Panjang (Jalan Lama) Kampung Siram; Jalan Rantau Panjang-Panglima Bayu; Jalan Banggol Kulim Lokasi 2 in Pasir Mas and Jalan Cabang 4/Kampung Jambu/Meranti in Tumpat. Meanwhile, efforts are being made by the State Health Department to prevent the spread of diseases and food poisoning. BERNAMA Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
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