*Source: DTN News / Int'l Media
(NSI News Source Info) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - October 15, 2009: In his maiden policy speech to Umno delegates today, party president Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak called on members to transform the party into an inclusive one that puts the rakyat above 
self-interest.
" If Umno is seen as a party which is arrogant and ignorant the rakyat will no longer look towards Umno for a solution but will consider it as a part of a problem," he said.
Excerpts from his speech:
> The Rakyat sent us a strong message in the 12th general election. With that we have realised our mistakes and are repentant. We know the rakyat loves Umno. All they want is for Umno to change. We have heard them. We will change.
> Surah Al Maidah asks us to be people who are fair and just to people of all races. If we look after the welfare of all races, then likewise the rakyat regardless of their race and ethnicity will throw their support behind us and support our party leadership.
> If anyone accuses Umno of being a racist party with no basis, they have to thoroughly scrutinise their own reflection in the mirror first. They have to wake up to the reality about the composition of races within their own parties. Does it really reflect the openness they are advocating?
> Umno leaders and members should be renown for their integrity when entrusted with duties. This is important in convincing the rakyat to remain with Umno. If the negative perceptions about the ethics and integrity of Umno leaders continues to grow then it in itself will be the main factor for the people distancing themselves from us.
> It is crazy to use the same method of doing something and then expect different results. In implementing a policy for instance we cannot be too dogmatic until the focus is more on the methods used rather than the result.
> Those who no longer need crutches (aid from the government) and say they can throw it away now need to think about other Malays who still need it. Is it fair to deny this group of a crutch just because those who have depended on it for a period of time now no longer need it?
self-interest.
" If Umno is seen as a party which is arrogant and ignorant the rakyat will no longer look towards Umno for a solution but will consider it as a part of a problem," he said.
Excerpts from his speech:
> The Rakyat sent us a strong message in the 12th general election. With that we have realised our mistakes and are repentant. We know the rakyat loves Umno. All they want is for Umno to change. We have heard them. We will change.
> Surah Al Maidah asks us to be people who are fair and just to people of all races. If we look after the welfare of all races, then likewise the rakyat regardless of their race and ethnicity will throw their support behind us and support our party leadership.
> If anyone accuses Umno of being a racist party with no basis, they have to thoroughly scrutinise their own reflection in the mirror first. They have to wake up to the reality about the composition of races within their own parties. Does it really reflect the openness they are advocating?
> Umno leaders and members should be renown for their integrity when entrusted with duties. This is important in convincing the rakyat to remain with Umno. If the negative perceptions about the ethics and integrity of Umno leaders continues to grow then it in itself will be the main factor for the people distancing themselves from us.
> It is crazy to use the same method of doing something and then expect different results. In implementing a policy for instance we cannot be too dogmatic until the focus is more on the methods used rather than the result.
> Those who no longer need crutches (aid from the government) and say they can throw it away now need to think about other Malays who still need it. Is it fair to deny this group of a crutch just because those who have depended on it for a period of time now no longer need it?Malaysia Related News....for full stories click on the links below
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