National progress - without
politicking - for the benefit of the citizens, regardless of
political leanings.
The Opposition Party is drawn in to work with the National
Leadership, to implement the goals set by the National Leadership -
for the benefit of the People, and the National Progress.
Our pseudo First World Leadership has alot to learn from a foreign
political leader who has kept his feet firmly on earth and never
even dream of existing in a different World.
Extracted from the Malaysian
New Straits Times:
Pas must co-operate to develop
State
21 Aug 2006
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KOTA BARU: It is crucial that the Pas Government co-operates with
the Federal Government to ensure the success of the Ninth Malaysia
Plan (9MP) projects in the State.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said as the
Pas Government had the authority to approve land for projects in
Kelantan, the people would not see the benefits if it delayed
approval or refused to co-operate.
He hoped this would not be the case as the Federal Government had
allocated RM7.6 billion to ensure that Kelantan did not lag behind
other states in terms of infrastructure development and the
creation of educational and socio-economic opportunities.
"No one alone can ensure that these projects (for Kelantan) are
implemented. We need the co-operation of all
sectors. A project needs land and this is under the
jurisdiction of the State Government. I hope there are no delays in
approving land for projects or these projects will not get off the
ground" Abdullah told civil servants at a dinner here last
night.
At the same time, he said, it was important that the Federal
agencies responsible for implementing these projects ensured they
were not delayed or abandoned due to poor monitoring.
Earlier, speaking at the closing of the Perkampungan Hadhari at the
Wakaf Mek Zainab, he called on the people to shed old attitudes and
take part actively to make the 9MP a success.
Abdullah said a top-class infrastructure would come to
naught if the countrys human capital was not
developed.
"Human capital development should not only be about giving
knowledge but must also emphasise the development of morality and
spiritual ideals," he said.
The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Kelantan. Also present
were State Umno leaders, including State Umno chief Datuk Seri
Annuar Musa and Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapa
Mohamed.
Abdullah expressed disappointment with the environmental de-
gradation in the State, particularly along Sungai Kelantan.
"While taking a helicopter ride just now, I saw that the water in
Sungai Kelantan had turned into kopi susu," he said.
The Prime Minister said an allocation had been made under the 9MP
to improve the environment and the river.
Later, at a Press conference, Abdullah said the Federal Government
had allocated RM100 million for the setting-up of Universiti Darul
Naim in Kelantan.
Abdullah said the RM7.7 billion allocated to Kelantan in
the 9MP was to develop the State and the people, despite it being
under the control of the Opposition.
On the chances of the Barisan Nasional wresting the State from Pas,
Abdullah said the chances were better now based on the increasing
support for the coalition.
"The Kelantan people are ready to make changes. It is important for
Umno to work harder to bring development and get the peoples
co-operation ," he said.
