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Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who mooted the 1 Malaysia concept, said he had deliberately not defined the idea so its meaning could absorb different views over time, even as he acknowledged there were sceptics from the non-Malay community towards the idea translating into government policy.
“I didn’t define the concept very clearly, but that was by design,” the prime minister told The Malay Mail in an interview published today.
Najib said he had decided it needed to have an “element of strategic ambiguity” when he introduced it three years ago so that the concept could be broadened to include other views from the public.
Hmmm after so many millions of ringgit spent in erecting more 1Malaysia this and that poster, billboards and buntings which is more than the trees in the capital city one can supposed, or spending billions of ringgit spawning anything our 1Malaysia touches becomes transformed into a 1Malaysia fixated must have 1 somewhere in a name or concept or slogan, we are told by the man himself that the 1Malaysia concept was vague by design! Which means perhaps the paragraph below has more clarity in trying to figure out the samar-samar concept he invented that the inventor was trying to perhaps test us if we are cleverer than or stupider than the creator to pinpoint which elements or aspects of the concept was 'vagued by design'
For those who have nothing to do but test if they have more intelligence than a Mensa Test, scroll down on some of the Googled information culled on what this 1Malaysia concept was articulated by 1Malaysia himself.
What do we make of what was said by the online media above?
After reading it countless times, I must confessed I failed in what I read in my university days when I majored in Philosophy and had to sit through Logic 101 and what have you, because I can't understand the logic of what 'vague by design' or 'elements of ambiguity' means when it was clearly spelled out and spawned the runaway train spilling off its cargo load of 1this and 1that!
If it is comprehensive and translated into policy, isn't it crystal clear than vague? Is it as vague as an artist or a precision watch craftsman without his glasses unable to see clearly and we are told with this abnormality he produced a masterpiece vague drawing or a perfect imperfect chronometer huh?
How can something be vague and ambiguous be a policy at all? It makes all those implementation based on this vagueness flawed too right? So now we know why we and those who parrot this slogannering are a confused, vague ambiguous bunch hah!
As my boss use to remind me, if you give me something ambiguous and vague, you are asking me to read your 1001 meaning into your 'vague by design' piece of write up is it? Go and restart on your planning board until you get it right or he might get someone else to replace me who can deliver clear consider work haha!
But I don't have the luxury of asking voters to give me another 50 more years, else I can't change because I need their mandate before I can change hah!
So let's not waste time trying to figure out what the concept means and what have we got to show after all those years and billions of ringgit spent on trying to tell us that it is as clear as china crystal that we can't see its contents inside or a clear blue sky that you can even see the stars eh?
Hmmm, do we not want a leader who is decisive and clear minded too, precise and knows how to design workable concepts or one that keeps you guessing how to translate or implement a concept deliberately conceived to be vague by design?
No wonder we are all confused and have reason now to confirm that the 1Malaysia concept is 1Dream, ie one fellow's dream plus a whole lot of hogwash causing the ma cais to behave in ambiguous ways in implementing polices where the concept of justice, fairness, inclusiveness and all that are absent. Now we know when some pro BN and UMNO NGOs goes berserk and use the racist card, the NGO or the party is correctly applying what the 1Malaysia concept is, so too probably those 100,000 clean yellow shirt supporters were advocating for fairness, transparency and a clean electoral role eh? The difference is one side gets praised while the yellow shirt fellows gets yellow bricks thrown on them hah!
With such unambiguous confession and clarity of the intentional design ambiguity to make us all 1Blur 1Malaysian on the strategic ambiguity of this 1Malaysia concept, can we also supposed that the ETP, NKRA and success statistics spewed to us are also a whole lot of strategic ambiguity too and designed to be vague and fake as well eh?
Hmm, perhaps 2020 is some blind blur vision to these fellows given that the concepts they all created along with this 1Malaysia concept are all tainted by design of 'strategic ambiguity' too eh?
It doesn't follow that just because you design something to be vague, ie blur, over time things will be clear, concise and definitive right? Too many cooks spoil the broth and in the case of 1Malaysia concept, too many a crook has made it even more vague, strategically flawed in thinking and ambiguous in its concept and implementation hah!
So, voters there you have it. The choice seems clearer and unambiguous now that God may have His own grand strategic certainty to let you now decide the kind of leadership you wish to choose come GE 13.
A 1Malaysia who seems to design quite a lot of concepts with some hidden purposeful design for strategic ambiguity so that at the end of the day you can't really fault or blame the man if he flips and flops because in the first place, nothing was define and certain. So it's open to interpretation and can you fault or blame those fellows if they perpetuate cronyism, corruption, racist policies, cost overrun and what have? They got no clear cut concept by the leader what should and what should not be huh? Do kasih more chance so that this fellow can go on spending billions of taxpayers' money to give us a clear idea what 1Malaysia concept finally is eh?
Or someone who is telling us he is some Orangina and can deliver you rich yellow juicy orange quash from their yellow book eh?
When a friend pointed out this afternoon of what must be a million ringgit image consultant idea of making a leader look smart, by the ex Blair image makers? by coming out with the vague by 'design' brilliant strategic ambiguity to given defined concrete clear understanding once and for all what 1Malaysia is and should be, I thought I heard him talking about his sweating armpit which sounded like strategic ambiguity.
Upon reading what it was all about, hmm perhaps all of us are really sweating in the armpit trying to figure out if it was a Freudian slip or a deliberate clear unambiguous intention to be just as vague as when the world first heard it on that July afternoon, when a self appointed leader jabbed a finger in the sky and started this vague strategic ambiguity called 1Malaysia hah!
Are we ever clearer since we heard it about 4 years ago than today or are we still all made 1Blur 1Malaysians about this 1Malaysia concept by an equally 1Vague 1Blur 1Ambiguosus 1Malaysia, eh?
Bet many readers especially the pro 1Malaysia fans out there are likely itching to label this blogger a stupid moron for not being able to see clearly what the concept means. But, are more forgiving to the inventor for admitting it was vague by design hah!
So as most of us suspect, this 1Malaysia concept means a thousand and one meaning to the inventor and times that by 1000 by the rest of us 1BlurMalaysians we can supposed hah?!
Not, try figure out the design to be vague, element of strategic ambiguity of 1Malaysia concept below.
On June 27, 2009 the Prime Minister officially launched the logo for 1Malaysia at Dataran Merdeka
When launching 1Malaysia programme at Stadium Perak in Ipoh oct 2009 yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib had said , “The principle behind 1Malaysia is to create social equality and fairness for all. The concept must be meaningful, it should not be a mere rhetoric or political gimmick".
1Malaysia stresses national unity and ethnic tolerance. The 2010 values of 1Malaysia as articulated by Najib Razak are perseverance, a culture of excellence, acceptance, loyalty, education, humility, integrity, and meritocracy.
35th Unesco general conference’s October 2009
This is at the root of the 1Malaysia philosophy which I introduced at the outset of taking office last April. We believe in this philosophy, predicated on mutual trust and respect between all communities; my clarion call for Malaysia is 1dream, 1people, and 1nation.
I believe it is the right formula not only for national harmony but it is also appropriate towards enhancing regional and global peace. Therefore, the next logical extension of this national philosophy would be the concept of 1Region and ultimately 1 World.
Others
1Malaysia" is a catchphrase meant to promote unity, mutual respect and trust among the different ethnic communities in Malaysia.
The concept has two key elements: (1) mutual respect; and (2) trust. Says Datuk Seri Najib,
"Mutual respect is not just tolerance. That is just the bare minimum. Mutual respect means you have embraced unity in diversity. And secondly, we must trust one another. But trust is not something gained overnight. But if done consciously over time, it will eventually happen. Once trust is developed, Malaysia will be the sum total of all races. We will not be moving as separate communities but as one Malaysia and we will be stronger. It will be a new Malaysia because we'll change our mindset because we trust and respect each other
Budget 2010 speech
The 1Malaysia concept, people first, performance now is a continuous effort in strengthening unity among the rakyat. This concept is based on positive values centered on social justice and acceptance of a multiracial society. This means the needs of the rakyat and the nation must always take precedence. therefor every step requires scarifice and strong cooperation from every segment of the society.
...Finally, the 1Malaysia concept from the 1Malaysia inventor of 'strategic ambiguity'
Since assuming the country’s leadership on 3rd April, I had introduced the 1Malaysia concept as the key thrust of my administration. From the time this concept was made public, it has sparked numerous discussions and debates amongst all levels of our society.
As I stated in my speech in conjunction with the birthday of Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong on June 6, 1Malaysia is not a new concept or formula. Rather, the ultimate goal of 1Malaysia, which is national unity, has been the main vision of our country’s leaders before me, and has been interpreted in various shapes and forms over the span of five decades of Independence. If we truly study it, what has changed is the approach and implementation according to the ever-changing times and generations.
In other words, 1Malaysia is a concept to foster unity amongst the multi-ethnic rakyat of Malaysia, substantiated by key values that every Malaysian should observe. The approach is not independent of the Government’s policies thus far, instead it complements them to further reinforce our solidarity in order to guarantee stability towards achieving higher growth and development for Malaysia and her people. This means that 1Malaysia is a formula conceptualised as a precondition in ensuring the aspirations of the country to secure a developed status by 2020 are met, if it is inculcated in the minds of the Rakyat and practiced by the entire community. If the idea of “Bangsa Malaysia” which was engendered through Vision 2020 becomes the final destination, then 1Malaysia is the roadmap that guides us towards that destination. This definition is built upon the argument that in order achieve the status of a developed nation in the predetermined time frame, the key requisite is a strong and stable country, which can only be achieved when its people stand united.
Unity as envisioned through the 1Malaysia concept varies greatly from the assimilation concept practiced in other countries where the ethnic identities are wiped out and replaced with one homogeneous national identity. It is also clearly distinct from the opposition’s concept of Malaysian Malaysia. 1Malaysia does not deviate from the spirit of our Federal Constitution as the law of the state, written or implied. In fact, the 1Malaysia concept remains faithful to the core provisions within the Federal Constitution, such as Articles 3, 4, 152, and 153, as well as Parts 2 and 3. Therefore, noone should fear or cast aspersions that the concept the concept will deviate from what has been agreed upon by our founding fathers.
On the other hand 1Malaysia values and respects the ethnic identities of each community in Malaysia, and proudly regards them as an asset or advantage. 1Malaysia underlines the value of “Acceptance” amongst its multi-racial people, where one race embraces the uniqueness of other races so that we may live with mutual respect for each other as a nation. It is a distinct step above that of mere tolerance.
The foundation for all this is the principle of justice for all, which means that the welfare of all Malaysians will be looked after, leaving noone behind. Such justice must take into account the varying levels of development of each ethnic community. Hence, government policies and provisions in the Constitution that protect the interests of disadvantaged groups will continue to be implemented.
1Malaysia will continue the agenda of nation-building. To achieve growth for the nation, the Rakyat must be the first to be developed, which must begin by instilling a sense of acceptance amongst races, and therefore undivided solidarity. When solidarity is achieved, the task of nation-building can truly and smoothly be carried out.
The 1Malaysia formula is conceptualised for implementation in two main aspects. The first is through the assimilation of the Principles of Unity, while the second aspect is the assimilation of Aspirational Values.
The Principles of Unity are the three items I had earlier detailed; the first, “acceptance” amongst all races and peoples of Malaysia; the second, nationalistic principles built upon the Federal Constitution and the Rukun Negara; and thirdly, social justice. These Principles are supported by wholesome values that must be inculcated as part of Malaysian culture, including values such as mutual respect, Tawaddhu’, humility and astuteness in forming decisions and actions.
The second aspect of the 1Malaysia formula highlights elements that must be practiced by any society seeking to achieve greater competitiveness and success. These elements comprise A Culture of Excellence in performing all duties and responsibilities; A Culture of Precision in terms of time management and improving efficiency; Courage to innovate and explore new opportunities; Meritocracy in assigning tasks to those best fit to execute them in accordance with the Federal Constitution and national policy; unwavering Loyalty to our country; Perseverence in the face of adversity of any kind and Integrity in all matters and transactions. The inculcation of these Aspirational Values will distinguish ourselves as a powerful, respected and admired Malaysian Community, befitting the identity of a thriving and developed nation.
In delivering its commitment to the Rakyat, the government presented the theme “People First, Performance Now” as part of the 1Malaysia concept. This theme signifies that while reinforcing the call for unity amongst Malaysians, the government will also prioritise issues that the Rakyat feel strongly about. The government also places great weight upon the performance and results of all public servants when engaging with the Rakyat. In other words, the government recognises the importance of the efficiency and quality of public service in enhancing the quality of life for the Rakyat, hence the adoption of a people-friendly approach in all government agencies is critical.
In view of this, a Key Performance Index (KPI) will be implemented in all government matters, beginning with the KPI monitoring exercise for all Ministers. A Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department is already assigned specifically to ensure the smooth implementation of the KPI. The Minister responsible will provide further details on the KPI and a detailed system of implementation to fulfill this government objective.
Such initiatives are expected to produce significant changes not only in government administration, but more importantly to lead to the betterment of the Malaysian people’s standard of living. Above all, 1Malaysia “People First, Performance Now” is expected to generate a definitive transformation, towards an advanced Malaysian nation, underpinned by a firmly united people, and esteemed by the world.
Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who mooted the 1 Malaysia concept, said he had deliberately not defined the idea so its meaning could absorb different views over time, even as he acknowledged there were sceptics from the non-Malay community towards the idea translating into government policy.
“I didn’t define the concept very clearly, but that was by design,” the prime minister told The Malay Mail in an interview published today.
Najib said he had decided it needed to have an “element of strategic ambiguity” when he introduced it three years ago so that the concept could be broadened to include other views from the public.
Hmmm after so many millions of ringgit spent in erecting more 1Malaysia this and that poster, billboards and buntings which is more than the trees in the capital city one can supposed, or spending billions of ringgit spawning anything our 1Malaysia touches becomes transformed into a 1Malaysia fixated must have 1 somewhere in a name or concept or slogan, we are told by the man himself that the 1Malaysia concept was vague by design! Which means perhaps the paragraph below has more clarity in trying to figure out the samar-samar concept he invented that the inventor was trying to perhaps test us if we are cleverer than or stupider than the creator to pinpoint which elements or aspects of the concept was 'vagued by design'
For those who have nothing to do but test if they have more intelligence than a Mensa Test, scroll down on some of the Googled information culled on what this 1Malaysia concept was articulated by 1Malaysia himself.
What do we make of what was said by the online media above?
After reading it countless times, I must confessed I failed in what I read in my university days when I majored in Philosophy and had to sit through Logic 101 and what have you, because I can't understand the logic of what 'vague by design' or 'elements of ambiguity' means when it was clearly spelled out and spawned the runaway train spilling off its cargo load of 1this and 1that!
If it is comprehensive and translated into policy, isn't it crystal clear than vague? Is it as vague as an artist or a precision watch craftsman without his glasses unable to see clearly and we are told with this abnormality he produced a masterpiece vague drawing or a perfect imperfect chronometer huh?
How can something be vague and ambiguous be a policy at all? It makes all those implementation based on this vagueness flawed too right? So now we know why we and those who parrot this slogannering are a confused, vague ambiguous bunch hah!
As my boss use to remind me, if you give me something ambiguous and vague, you are asking me to read your 1001 meaning into your 'vague by design' piece of write up is it? Go and restart on your planning board until you get it right or he might get someone else to replace me who can deliver clear consider work haha!
But I don't have the luxury of asking voters to give me another 50 more years, else I can't change because I need their mandate before I can change hah!
So let's not waste time trying to figure out what the concept means and what have we got to show after all those years and billions of ringgit spent on trying to tell us that it is as clear as china crystal that we can't see its contents inside or a clear blue sky that you can even see the stars eh?
Hmmm, do we not want a leader who is decisive and clear minded too, precise and knows how to design workable concepts or one that keeps you guessing how to translate or implement a concept deliberately conceived to be vague by design?
No wonder we are all confused and have reason now to confirm that the 1Malaysia concept is 1Dream, ie one fellow's dream plus a whole lot of hogwash causing the ma cais to behave in ambiguous ways in implementing polices where the concept of justice, fairness, inclusiveness and all that are absent. Now we know when some pro BN and UMNO NGOs goes berserk and use the racist card, the NGO or the party is correctly applying what the 1Malaysia concept is, so too probably those 100,000 clean yellow shirt supporters were advocating for fairness, transparency and a clean electoral role eh? The difference is one side gets praised while the yellow shirt fellows gets yellow bricks thrown on them hah!
With such unambiguous confession and clarity of the intentional design ambiguity to make us all 1Blur 1Malaysian on the strategic ambiguity of this 1Malaysia concept, can we also supposed that the ETP, NKRA and success statistics spewed to us are also a whole lot of strategic ambiguity too and designed to be vague and fake as well eh?
Hmm, perhaps 2020 is some blind blur vision to these fellows given that the concepts they all created along with this 1Malaysia concept are all tainted by design of 'strategic ambiguity' too eh?
It doesn't follow that just because you design something to be vague, ie blur, over time things will be clear, concise and definitive right? Too many cooks spoil the broth and in the case of 1Malaysia concept, too many a crook has made it even more vague, strategically flawed in thinking and ambiguous in its concept and implementation hah!
So, voters there you have it. The choice seems clearer and unambiguous now that God may have His own grand strategic certainty to let you now decide the kind of leadership you wish to choose come GE 13.
A 1Malaysia who seems to design quite a lot of concepts with some hidden purposeful design for strategic ambiguity so that at the end of the day you can't really fault or blame the man if he flips and flops because in the first place, nothing was define and certain. So it's open to interpretation and can you fault or blame those fellows if they perpetuate cronyism, corruption, racist policies, cost overrun and what have? They got no clear cut concept by the leader what should and what should not be huh? Do kasih more chance so that this fellow can go on spending billions of taxpayers' money to give us a clear idea what 1Malaysia concept finally is eh?
Or someone who is telling us he is some Orangina and can deliver you rich yellow juicy orange quash from their yellow book eh?
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| 1Blur Vague By Design |
Upon reading what it was all about, hmm perhaps all of us are really sweating in the armpit trying to figure out if it was a Freudian slip or a deliberate clear unambiguous intention to be just as vague as when the world first heard it on that July afternoon, when a self appointed leader jabbed a finger in the sky and started this vague strategic ambiguity called 1Malaysia hah!
Are we ever clearer since we heard it about 4 years ago than today or are we still all made 1Blur 1Malaysians about this 1Malaysia concept by an equally 1Vague 1Blur 1Ambiguosus 1Malaysia, eh?
Bet many readers especially the pro 1Malaysia fans out there are likely itching to label this blogger a stupid moron for not being able to see clearly what the concept means. But, are more forgiving to the inventor for admitting it was vague by design hah!
So as most of us suspect, this 1Malaysia concept means a thousand and one meaning to the inventor and times that by 1000 by the rest of us 1BlurMalaysians we can supposed hah?!
Not, try figure out the design to be vague, element of strategic ambiguity of 1Malaysia concept below.
On June 27, 2009 the Prime Minister officially launched the logo for 1Malaysia at Dataran Merdeka
When launching 1Malaysia programme at Stadium Perak in Ipoh oct 2009 yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib had said , “The principle behind 1Malaysia is to create social equality and fairness for all. The concept must be meaningful, it should not be a mere rhetoric or political gimmick".
1Malaysia stresses national unity and ethnic tolerance. The 2010 values of 1Malaysia as articulated by Najib Razak are perseverance, a culture of excellence, acceptance, loyalty, education, humility, integrity, and meritocracy.
35th Unesco general conference’s October 2009
This is at the root of the 1Malaysia philosophy which I introduced at the outset of taking office last April. We believe in this philosophy, predicated on mutual trust and respect between all communities; my clarion call for Malaysia is 1dream, 1people, and 1nation.
I believe it is the right formula not only for national harmony but it is also appropriate towards enhancing regional and global peace. Therefore, the next logical extension of this national philosophy would be the concept of 1Region and ultimately 1 World.
Others
1Malaysia" is a catchphrase meant to promote unity, mutual respect and trust among the different ethnic communities in Malaysia.
The concept has two key elements: (1) mutual respect; and (2) trust. Says Datuk Seri Najib,
"Mutual respect is not just tolerance. That is just the bare minimum. Mutual respect means you have embraced unity in diversity. And secondly, we must trust one another. But trust is not something gained overnight. But if done consciously over time, it will eventually happen. Once trust is developed, Malaysia will be the sum total of all races. We will not be moving as separate communities but as one Malaysia and we will be stronger. It will be a new Malaysia because we'll change our mindset because we trust and respect each other
Budget 2010 speech
The 1Malaysia concept, people first, performance now is a continuous effort in strengthening unity among the rakyat. This concept is based on positive values centered on social justice and acceptance of a multiracial society. This means the needs of the rakyat and the nation must always take precedence. therefor every step requires scarifice and strong cooperation from every segment of the society.
...Finally, the 1Malaysia concept from the 1Malaysia inventor of 'strategic ambiguity'
Since assuming the country’s leadership on 3rd April, I had introduced the 1Malaysia concept as the key thrust of my administration. From the time this concept was made public, it has sparked numerous discussions and debates amongst all levels of our society.
As I stated in my speech in conjunction with the birthday of Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong on June 6, 1Malaysia is not a new concept or formula. Rather, the ultimate goal of 1Malaysia, which is national unity, has been the main vision of our country’s leaders before me, and has been interpreted in various shapes and forms over the span of five decades of Independence. If we truly study it, what has changed is the approach and implementation according to the ever-changing times and generations.
In other words, 1Malaysia is a concept to foster unity amongst the multi-ethnic rakyat of Malaysia, substantiated by key values that every Malaysian should observe. The approach is not independent of the Government’s policies thus far, instead it complements them to further reinforce our solidarity in order to guarantee stability towards achieving higher growth and development for Malaysia and her people. This means that 1Malaysia is a formula conceptualised as a precondition in ensuring the aspirations of the country to secure a developed status by 2020 are met, if it is inculcated in the minds of the Rakyat and practiced by the entire community. If the idea of “Bangsa Malaysia” which was engendered through Vision 2020 becomes the final destination, then 1Malaysia is the roadmap that guides us towards that destination. This definition is built upon the argument that in order achieve the status of a developed nation in the predetermined time frame, the key requisite is a strong and stable country, which can only be achieved when its people stand united.
Unity as envisioned through the 1Malaysia concept varies greatly from the assimilation concept practiced in other countries where the ethnic identities are wiped out and replaced with one homogeneous national identity. It is also clearly distinct from the opposition’s concept of Malaysian Malaysia. 1Malaysia does not deviate from the spirit of our Federal Constitution as the law of the state, written or implied. In fact, the 1Malaysia concept remains faithful to the core provisions within the Federal Constitution, such as Articles 3, 4, 152, and 153, as well as Parts 2 and 3. Therefore, noone should fear or cast aspersions that the concept the concept will deviate from what has been agreed upon by our founding fathers.
On the other hand 1Malaysia values and respects the ethnic identities of each community in Malaysia, and proudly regards them as an asset or advantage. 1Malaysia underlines the value of “Acceptance” amongst its multi-racial people, where one race embraces the uniqueness of other races so that we may live with mutual respect for each other as a nation. It is a distinct step above that of mere tolerance.
The foundation for all this is the principle of justice for all, which means that the welfare of all Malaysians will be looked after, leaving noone behind. Such justice must take into account the varying levels of development of each ethnic community. Hence, government policies and provisions in the Constitution that protect the interests of disadvantaged groups will continue to be implemented.
1Malaysia will continue the agenda of nation-building. To achieve growth for the nation, the Rakyat must be the first to be developed, which must begin by instilling a sense of acceptance amongst races, and therefore undivided solidarity. When solidarity is achieved, the task of nation-building can truly and smoothly be carried out.
The 1Malaysia formula is conceptualised for implementation in two main aspects. The first is through the assimilation of the Principles of Unity, while the second aspect is the assimilation of Aspirational Values.
The Principles of Unity are the three items I had earlier detailed; the first, “acceptance” amongst all races and peoples of Malaysia; the second, nationalistic principles built upon the Federal Constitution and the Rukun Negara; and thirdly, social justice. These Principles are supported by wholesome values that must be inculcated as part of Malaysian culture, including values such as mutual respect, Tawaddhu’, humility and astuteness in forming decisions and actions.
The second aspect of the 1Malaysia formula highlights elements that must be practiced by any society seeking to achieve greater competitiveness and success. These elements comprise A Culture of Excellence in performing all duties and responsibilities; A Culture of Precision in terms of time management and improving efficiency; Courage to innovate and explore new opportunities; Meritocracy in assigning tasks to those best fit to execute them in accordance with the Federal Constitution and national policy; unwavering Loyalty to our country; Perseverence in the face of adversity of any kind and Integrity in all matters and transactions. The inculcation of these Aspirational Values will distinguish ourselves as a powerful, respected and admired Malaysian Community, befitting the identity of a thriving and developed nation.
In delivering its commitment to the Rakyat, the government presented the theme “People First, Performance Now” as part of the 1Malaysia concept. This theme signifies that while reinforcing the call for unity amongst Malaysians, the government will also prioritise issues that the Rakyat feel strongly about. The government also places great weight upon the performance and results of all public servants when engaging with the Rakyat. In other words, the government recognises the importance of the efficiency and quality of public service in enhancing the quality of life for the Rakyat, hence the adoption of a people-friendly approach in all government agencies is critical.
In view of this, a Key Performance Index (KPI) will be implemented in all government matters, beginning with the KPI monitoring exercise for all Ministers. A Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department is already assigned specifically to ensure the smooth implementation of the KPI. The Minister responsible will provide further details on the KPI and a detailed system of implementation to fulfill this government objective.
Such initiatives are expected to produce significant changes not only in government administration, but more importantly to lead to the betterment of the Malaysian people’s standard of living. Above all, 1Malaysia “People First, Performance Now” is expected to generate a definitive transformation, towards an advanced Malaysian nation, underpinned by a firmly united people, and esteemed by the world.