Najib berkata dalam mana-mana demokrasi akan ada mereka yang mengundi menyokong dan menentang, tetapi akhirnya, apa yang paling utama ialah pilihan rakyat.

“Rakyat Malaysia akan mempunyai pilihan itu. Kita telah membuktikannya. Anda tidak perlu mengadakan demonstrasi jalanan di Malaysia kerana jika diadakan juga, tidak dapat tidak akan timbul masalah, akan berlaku pertelagahan,” katanya jelas merujuk kepada demonstrasi Bersih 3.0 di Kuala Lumpur bulan lepas.

Perdana Menteri berucap kepada kira-kira 1,500 warga Malaysia di sini yang sanggup melalui kesesakan lalu lintas di London untuk hadir pada majlis “Sepetang Bersama Perdana Menteri” yang diadakan di dewan konsert 02 Arena di Greenwich, timur London.

Najib berkata seseorang itu mempunyai hak untuk menyokong kerajaan atau pembangkang tetapi “anda harus melakukannya mengikut lunas undang-undang yang ada”.

“Jika anda tidak hiraukan peraturan undang-undang, akan berlaku anarki dalam negara. Tidak harus berlaku anarki di negara kita. Kita boleh terima pertentangan pendapat dam pandangan tapi saya tidak akan hormati jika anda melanggar undang-undang negara. Itulah satu-satunya perlindungan yang kita ada untuk masa depan rakyat Malaysia,” katanya.

Perdana menteri menarik perhatian bahawa telah terbukti sejumlah 100,000 orang boleh berkumpul di sebuah stadium, dan melakukannya dengan begitu aman sekali, merujuk jelas kepada perhimpunan besar-besaran yang diadakan di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil sempena sambutan ulang tahun ke-66 Umno pada 11 Mei.

“Itulah caranya yang betul. Jika Bersih mahu mengadakan perjumpaan, kita boleh berikan mereka stadium yang sama, dan kita akan pastikan keamanan dan keselamatannya. Tiada siapa yang akan dicederakan dan itulah cara yang sebenarnya bagi kita sebagai sebuah negara yang matang. Kita percayakan demokrasi, tetapi demokrasi dengan tangungjawab.”

Ucapan Najib, yang disampaikan dalam suasana yang santai, diterima dengan penuh bersemangat oleh warga Malaysia di sini yang berkumpul di dewan konsert itu, dengan sesetengahnya membawa bersama anak-anak mereka.

Ada dua tiga orang yang berbuat bising dalam kalangan audien itu, membuatkan perdana menteri berkata “ini bukan adab orang Malaysia dan tidak sopan untuk mengganggu”, bagaimanapun hadirin yang lain amat tekun mendengar ucapan beliau.

Sumber : Bernama

In his latest blog posting, Najib related his pleasure of meeting his social media friends, especially his 500,000th Twitter follower — student Anwaruddin Izzuddin, 15, from Hartamas — at the Chawan restaurant in Bangsar over breakfast.

“We discussed all sorts of things over nasi lemak, ubi kayu rebus and telur separuh masak. We talked about Malaysia, football and food — including how ubi kayu became a staple food during the Japanese occupation,” he wrote on his blogsite www.1Malaysia.com.my.

The prime minister is currently on a four-day working visit to New York after concluding a visit to the United Kingdom where he, among others, attended a reception hosted by heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, in conjunction with the granting of the Royal Charter Award to the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.

Najib observed that his breakfast companions had all the best traits of the upcoming generation of Malaysians, “with their sense of optimism and their determination to make the most of the peace and prosperity we enjoy in our country”.

Referring to Anwaruddin, Najib said: “He shared with me his passion for mountain biking, and asked me how I maintain a healthy lifestyle. I told him that I have a fitness regime that I apply, and I even do some exercises when travelling, including during my flights!

“It was encouraging to hear how important sports is to his life. I hope that this passion is shared by many of his fellow students.”

The prime minister said the ‘offline breakfast’ was overall a pleasurable meet up” and that he was looking forward to engaging further with his social media friends, online or offline.

“It was particularly significant for me as I hit one million Facebook ‘likes’ two days before the breakfast,” he added.

Najib said as someone who valued social media engagement as an important way to connect with the rakyat, he was grateful for the continued support and feedback, and invited ideas for future initiatives to be posted either in the blog comments or on Twitter and Facebook.

Earlier today, he tweeted a message wishing all teachers in Malaysia a ‘Happy Teachers Day’ as he encouraged them to persevere in promoting education in the country.

Source : Bernama

He said he hoped that the unique group could address these issues.

“A lot has changed over the last few years, and we want to make sure you get to hear about it. Our economy has been liberalised, creating jobs and increasing the wealth of ordinary Malaysians,” said Najib, who arrived here this morning with his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, for a two-day working visit.

His message to Malaysians in the UK was, “please connect more closely with Malaysia and play a bigger role in our national development, either by returning home or – less ambitiously but no less importantly – by sharing your considerable expertise with our national institutions from your base in Britain”.

“There’s room under the Malaysian sun for all our countrymen and women whoever they are and however they choose to contribute. Everyone has a part to play, everyone can make a difference and everyone can grow and prosper,” he said when launching the FBNUK at the House of Lords, here.

Besides Rosmah, present at the event were Malaysian High Commissioner to the UK Datuk Seri Zakaria Sulong and wife Datin Hazizah Zakaria, as well as a number of British public figures such as Lord Howell of Guildford and Lord Sheikh of Cornhill.

Addressing over 100 people at the launch, Najib said: “We’re still a young nation and the journey ahead is an exciting one, so I urge you, keep abreast of what’s happening at home and be ready to step up and play your part.”

The prime minister said he had previously mentioned that the era of ‘government knows best’ was well and truly over.

“The most important job of the government today is not just to listen but to truly hear the people’s voice…and that means yours as well,” he said.

Najib said that government services in Malaysia had been revolutionised, including improving education, developing rural infrastructure, expanding public transport, reducing poverty, cutting crime and corruption, and bringing down the cost of living.

Malaysia has also unveiled the most significant package of political reforms since its independence, he said, pointing out to the repeal of outdated security laws, implementation of new measures to enhance media freedoms and taking a range of important steps to clean up elections.

Last month, Parliament passed the Printing Presses and Publications (Amendment) Bill 2012 aimed at removing the ‘absolute power’ of the minister in passing or rejecting the licence for printing presses and also voted to repeal the Internal Security Act (ISA), among others.

Najib also touched on the brutal assault of Malaysian student Ashraf Haziq Rossli during the riots that rocked Britain last year.

“But we (Malaysians) were touched when, in the aftermath, thousands upon thousands of Britons expressed first their anger at the mob and then their heartfelt concern and support for Ashraf.

“And I would like to express my gratitude to everyone in Britain who reached out to this young Malaysian in his hour of need,” he said.

“The incident was proof, as if any were needed, that Britain and Malaysia are united in our values — but we’re equally united in our commitment to increasing prosperity, raising living standards and building open, outward-facing economies,” Najib said.

The prime minister drew the attention of his audience to the fact that ever since the East India Company first set up its regional base in Penang more than 200 years ago, Malaysia’s trade links with the UK had been strong.

“And they’re getting stronger, with Prime Minister (David) Cameron’s visit to our country last month putting an end, in his words, to the era of ‘benign neglect’,” he said.

Najib also mentioned the many legacies from Britain to Malaysia and highlighted the remarks made by Malaysia’s first prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman back then that the “rulers had departed and returned to Malaysia not just as friends but as the best of friends”.

And this, said Najib, was certainly true as Britain stood to this day as a great friend to Malaysia.

Also in attendance were FBNUK president and Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) chief executive officer Datuk Dr Michael Yeoh, AirAsia group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Lim Kok Wing University president Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing.

Source : Bernama

Ribuan masyarakat pelbagai bangsa di Kulaijaya dan kawasan sekitarnya tidak melepaskan peluang untuk bersama-sama Perdana Menteri menikmati pelbagai juadah sarapan pagi.

Najib menikmati hidangan ubi rebus dengan sambal tumis ikan bilis dan mi goreng.

Bersama-sama Najib pada majlis itu termasuk Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman dan barisan exco serta pegawai kanan kerajaan negeri serta pemimpin tertinggi Barisan Nasional (BN) Johor.

Turut hadir pada majlis itu adalah Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein dan Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi serta Presiden MCA Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.

Perdana Menteri yang tiba di Johor Baharu petang semalam, turut menyampaikan hadiah-hadiah kepada pemenang peraduan cabutan bertuah yang diadakan bersempena dengan majlis Sarapan Bersama Rakyat itu.

Terdahulu, sejurus selepas tiba di pasar raya TJ Mart itu kira-kira 7.30 pagi tadi, Najib diiringi oleh Abdul Ghani mengadakan tinjauan mesra dan bersalaman dengan pengunjung pasar raya.

Source : Bernama

People of all races from Kulaijaya and its surroundings grabbed the chance of the rare occasion to join the number one leader of country for breakfast.

Najib was accompanied by Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman, state executive councillors, senior state government officers and leaders of Barisan Nasional (BN) Johor.

Also present were Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.

Najib, who arrived in Johor Baharu yesterday evening, also gave away prizes to the winners of a lucky draw held in conjunction with the event.

Earlier, shortly after arriving at TJ Mart at about 7.30am, Najib accompanied by Abdul Ghani made a walkabout at the hypermarket and mingled with the shoppers there.

Source : Bernama

The other three were Lim Weng Marc, Shashi Muniandy and Mohd Azhar Hashim.

They also brought along a guest each.

Najib spent about an hour with his guests as all of them enjoyed nasi lemak, hard boiled eggs and teh tarik.

The Prime Minister also talked on a wide scope of topics, ranging from politics to elections and everyday life, and signed autographs.

Anwaruddin told reporters later he was thrilled when told that he was the 500,000th follower.

He described the prime minister as an “easy-going and very cool person” for someone his age.

“We also talked about Manchester United. He told us that he had always wanted to go to Old Trafford to watch an MU match but never got the chance,” he said.

Lim Weng Marc, 24, said the opportunity allowed him to get to know the Prime Minister better and to learn more about his work.

“He talked to us about his efforts to improve the country and we can see that he is really passionate and sincere about his work.

Sashi, a 26-year-old teacher, said they had asked Najib when the general election would be called and he indicated that it would be very soon.

“Najib said he would sleep less than five hours but lately has been sleeping less,” he said, adding that he had been following him on Twitter since Sept 22, 2008.

Najib has a current following of 576,717 Twitter followers. His Facebook page has hit over a million “likes” already.

Meanwhile, Najib also wished all mothers a happy Mothers Day and gave special recognition to working mothers, especially the young ones.

Najib, who is also acting Women, Family and Community Development Minister, posted on Facebook that young working mothers should be given due recognition.

Source : The Star

Graham-Felsen, who served as Obama’s chief blogger during the 2008 presidential election, said the president had also used quite the same approach in “Dinner with Barack”.

“The dinner was the best opportunity for ordinary people to share their experience with the president and I think it (hosting hi-tea and breakfast) is a wonderful thing to do,” he told reporters after delivering a luncheon talk entitled “From a Click to a Movement: How Social Media is Changing Your Organisation and the World”, here Saturday.

The talk was organised by Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) in conjunction with the International Year of Cooperatives 2012.

Graham-Felsen was asked to comment on the breakfast hosted by Najib for his four Twitter followers at Chawan Restaurant in Bangsar here today.

Source : Bernama

The other three were Lim Weng Marc, Shashi Muniandy and Mohd Azhar Hashim. They also brought along a guest each to the breakfast at Chawan Restaurant in Bangsar here.

Najib spent about an hour with his guests as all of them enjoyed the favourite Malaysian breakfast of ‘nasi lemak’, hard boiled eggs and ‘teh tarik’.

The prime minister also chatted with his guests on a wide scope of topics, ranging from politics to elections and everyday life, and signed autographs.

Anwaruddin told reporters later he was thrilled when informed that he was the 500,000th follower of Najib’s Twitter.

“But when I got a call from the 1Malaysia.com a week ago to inform me about the news and to attend the event, I thought it was a prank. I could not believe that I would have a chance to sit and have breakfast with the prime minister,” he said.

He said he became a follower of @NajibRazak after being informed by his brother that the prime minister was holding a contest to meet the 500,000th follower.

The SMK Sri Hartamas student also described the prime minister as an “easy going and very cool person” for someone his age.

“We also talked about Manchester United. He told us that he had always wanted to go to Old Trafford to watch an MU match but has never got a chance to go,” he said.

Lim Weng Marc, 24, said the breakfast opportunity allowed him to get to know the prime minister better and to learn more about his work.

“He talked to us about his efforts to improve the country and we can see that he is really passionate and sincere about his work.

He said they also asked Najib when the general election would be called, but added that the prime minister would not reveal anything.

Lim had brought along his mother, Juliana Oo, 60, who said it was the best Mother’s Day gift she had ever received. Mother’s Day is tomorrow.

Source : Bernama

Kisah sedih bekas pemandu teksi yang dibuang anak antara pengalaman menyentuh perasaan Perdana Menteri.

Katanya, bekas pemandu teksi yang ditemuinya ketika tinjauan mesra terpaksa menyerahkan rumah dibeli hasil duit simpanan kepada anaknya, dan pada masa sama bantuan RM300 sebulan diberi Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) turut ditarik balik.

“Anak dia mengambil tindakan untuk tendang dia keluar dari rumah.. awalnya warga tua ini menerima bantuan RM300 sebulan tetapi berdasarkan prinsip anak sudah bekerja, dia didapati tidak layak.

“Tetapi apabila saya mendengar ceritanya, walaupun atas kertas anaknya bekerja dan sepatutnya membantu bapa mereka (sebaliknya) anak bertindak zalim… kita patut buat tinjauan lebih mendalam sama ada anak itu membantu atau tidak ibu bapa mereka.

“Apabila saya balik ke kementerian sebab saya memangku Menteri Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat saya bawa kes ini kepada pegawai di kementerian, saya kata sekarang kita jangan potong namanya dulu, kita semak, kalau betul anak dia bantu ibu bapa itu tidak mengapa… kalau abaikan atau tidak peduli kita kena timbang bantuan,” katanya ketika ditemubual deejay SINAR Pagi, Khairil Rashid, Salih Yaacob dan Raja Azura di sini, semalam.

Pengalaman yang dikongsi bersama pendengar stesen radio ‘Muzik Retro Terbaik’ itu antara pengalaman yang menyentuh perasaan pemimpin nombor satu negara ketika menemui sekumpulan warga emas sambil menikmati teh tarik di Sandakan, Sabah, awal bulan lalu.

Sehubungan itu, Perdana Menteri mahu jabatan dan agensi kerajaan membuat semakan terperinci menerusi tinjauan sebelum keputusan diambil terutama yang membabitkan kepentingan rakyat.

Beliau berkata, keputusan tidak seharusnya berpaksikan kepada maklumat atau data di atas kertas, tetapi realiti.

“Pengalaman saya dalam tinjauan mesra sangat bermakna sebab saya dapat melihat keadaan sebenar… apabila bersama dengan orang, mereka nampak sangat gembira, suka sangat menerima kedatangan pemimpin yang mereka tidak terfikir kita boleh masuk ke gerai, pasar dan boleh sembang dengan mereka,” katanya menjawab soalan pemanggil.

Menjawab soalan pemanggil dari Johor Bahru mengenai sebab Felda Global Ventures Holdings (FGVH) Berhad disenaraikan dalam Bursa Malaysia dan manfaat yang diterima warga FELDA, Perdana Menteri menjelaskan tindakan itu berupaya menjana kekayaan secara lonjakan berganda.

Sumber : Berita Harian