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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Barisan and Umno reject all forms of extremism, says Najib

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says political leaders must set an example by rejecting any form of extremism. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Raiezal, October 19, 2014.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says political leaders must set an example by rejecting any form of extremism. – The Malaysian Insider pic by Afif Raiezal, October 19, 2014.
Barisan Nasional, including Umno, rejects any form of extremism, Datuk Seri Najib Razak said, calling on political leaders to show the way by demonstrating moderation.
"Political leaders must set an example for the rakyat and reject any form of extremism," the prime minister said before opening Gerakan's 43rd National Delegates Conference at the Setia City Convention Centre in Setia Alam, Selangor, today.
In his opening address, Gerakan president Datuk Mah Siew Keong had expressed uneasiness at the comments posted by Malaysians on social media and blogs.
Najib said as the Internet was not subject to censorship, it was easy for people to get carried away and get out of control when giving feedback on an issue.
"The solution is for political leaders to show the way by rejecting extremism. Barisan Nasional, and this includes Umno, rejects any form of extremism," Najib said.
"We must educate Malaysians to not only be knowledgeable, but to be rational and think things through thoroughly.
"Malaysia wants to be a fully matured democracy, and in order to achieve that, we must have a thinking public.
"It is easy to be an extremist, but in order to be a true leader, to be accepted by all races, we must strike a balance," he said.
Najib said Malaysia's appointment as a non-permanent member of the United Nations security council was due to the fact that the country is the epitome of a multi-racial nation.
"Why was Malaysia elected by other countries? Because we are the epitome of a nation which has succeeded in being multi-racial and multi-ethnic," he said.
"We have shown this in a humble manner, through our practices of moderation and political compromise between the different races in Malaysia.
"That is how Malaysia secured a position on the United Nations security council, by striking the right balance and being moderate rather than extreme."
Najib paid tribute to Mah, whom he considered to be a risk-taker and had put himself and Gerakan in the firing line by contesting the Teluk Intan by-election in May.
"It was tantamount to political suicide by Mah, pulling off what appeared to be mission impossible," Najib said, referring to DAP’s 7,313 majority when it won the seat last year.
After six years, Barisan Nasional regained Teluk Intan when Mah defeated DAP's Dyana Sofya Mohd Daud by a majority of 238 votes.
"I admire such an individual who dares to take risks and put himself in the firing line despite the odds stacked against Gerakan."
Najib told Gerakan not to be afraid of the opposition, especially DAP, in their efforts to reclaim Penang.
"If DAP is wrong, tell them that they are wrong. Do not be like the opposition and resort to lies and falsehoods," he said.
"Use facts and the truth, Gerakan must come up with a plan, a better plan than what DAP is currently doing for Penang.
"How many affordable homes have been built in Penang under DAP? How much investment have they attracted to the island?
"Compare this to the era of the late Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu and Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon. Do not be afraid, use facts to back up your arguments."
Najib said although Pakatan Rakyat was fond of attacking BN with arguments which were based on lies, BN will not stoop that low.
"We will attack them based on facts and figures, I feel Gerakan is capable of doing this," he said, to a loud roar of approval from the delegates.
Najib said Chinese voters had shied away from Barisan Nasional because of the lies spread by Pakatan Rakyat.
"Chinese votes had fallen during the 13th general election last year due to the lies about phantom Bangladeshi voters," Najib said.
"Think about it, why did Chinese votes drop during last year's general polls?" Najib asked Gerakan delegates.
"Pakatan Rakyat spun a tale about the 40,000 Bangladeshis who had been imported to Malaysia to vote for Barisan Nasional."
As the delegates broke into laughter, Najib said it may seem funny now but many people believed it at that time.
"An outright lie was spun and preached as the absolute truth."
- TMI

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