PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak yesterday underlined four main factors to carry out the government’s agenda.

WORKING TOWARDS COMMON GOAL: Najib speaking at the Prime Minister’s Department’s monthly gathering at Dataran Perdana, Putrajaya. Also present are Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (left), Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon (second right) and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Sidek Hassan. — Bernama photo

The Prime Minister said the four factors were the 1Malaysia (People First, Performance Now), Government Transformation Programme (GTP), New Economic Model and 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP).

He added that two other factors that would be part of the four ‘pillars’ was creative, innovative thinking and making quick decisions, policies and implementation.

“I hope civil servants will give their full commitment, which is important to fulfil the expectations of the people.

“Our agenda for the year and the right mindset when blended together can result in a successful year for the country,” he said at the Prime Minister Department’s monthly gathering yesterday.

Najib said the 1Malaysia was not just a slogan or just rhetoric but brings a deep meaning from the aspect of policy, unity and changes aspired by the government.

It is an effort to propel national integration which can bring about stability and help the country, march forward as one big family, towards the desired goal.

“There are groups and individuals who are out to undermine unity and the harmony of the country. Though their burning desire may be small, it can bring about serious damage to us if not doused early.

“If churches and surau are set on fire, heads of pigs thrown in mosques, it is a serious issue that must be addressed together.

“The 1Malaysia concept is important and we must instill togetherness among us. Although we may be from various ethnics, religion and culture but we are 1Malaysia,” he said.

Najib said the (People First) concept was introduced because the government must be seen as a people’s government, a government for the people, and it must reflect in our policies and programmes.

“If not, the people will be slighted when one policy or programme is announced but the implementation raises many questions.

“So is the GTP, it must be carried out according to the promises made to the people,” he said.

Najib said the New Economic Model that would be announced by end of next month, was aimed at providing an impetus for economic development so that the country can become more competitive.

“It will provide a change from a middle income population to a country that will be more competitive and successful. This (New Economic Model) will charter the strategic economy path for the country,” he said.

The Prime Minister said the 10MP would contain various aspects outlined under the GTP, National Key Result Areas (NKRA) and New Economic Model.

He added that civil servants must possess a creative and innovative mindset which is a process of value creation that need to be absorbed into the system, economy and development and not just restricted to Science and Technology or Research and Development.

Making the right decisions quickly, is also related to productivity and the competitiveness of the nation, that would be gauged by the World Competitiveness Report.

“If the country is ranked among the top 10, definitely people will see the country as an highly efficient nation,” he said. — Bernama