1Malaysia Concept Taking Root In The Society, Says Prime Minister

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The 1Malaysia concept is beginning to take root in Malaysia's multi-ethnic society, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

He said Malaysia was also on the right path in its efforts to foster a multicultural society over more than five decades.

"But the very fact that we have walked so far and progressed so much means that we have got it right.

"I tend to build on this, what my predecessors had built, and plan to take it further," he said in a recorded interview on CNN's TalkAsia aired Wednesday night.

He said that under the 1Malaysia concept, the government was striving to be inclusive in reaching out to all the people.

"I am a great believer that it (multiculturalism) is working. In spite of the huge diversity in Malaysia in terms of religion, culture and race, we have really gone very far in developing this country," he said.

Najib said he was also confident that the ambition to transform Malaysia into a high-income nation was achievable.

He said that under the New Economic Model and the Government Transformation Programme, the government was committed and had outlined specific provisions to help the low-income group, which consisted of 40 per cent of the population, to improve their socio-economic status regardless of ethnicity.

On the issue of conservatism, Najib was also asked by the anchor Anna Coren about the many performers from the West who had to adhere to a strict dress code when performing in Muslim-majority Malaysia despite its citizens being free to view channels such as MTV.

Najib replied: "It is not that we want to censor what comes out on TV or the Internet, but when it comes to public presentations, we try to strike a middle ground so that the performance can take place in the country.

"To make sure they tone down a bit so as not to upset the sensitivities of certain elements of the society. In that sense, Malaysia is pretty good. In some Muslim countries, this is not even allowed."

Asked about the upcoming election in Myanmar, Najib said he hoped that the election would be conducted in a more open and inclusive manner.

We can't influence the government in a way for it to move as fast as we like, but at least they are moving in a certain more positive direction, he said.
source: BERNAMA

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Economic Transformation Programme: A Roadmap for Malaysia

Highlights of Economic Transformation Program
Sector Initiative Potential beneficiaries

Greater KL KL MRT - received high level of commitment Gamuda, MMC
Rubber Research Institute project MRCB, WCT
High speed train to Singapore YTL Corp
Klang river project SP Setia, YTL Power, MRCB
Initiatives to make KL more attractive SP Setia, Bolton, DNP
Oil, gas & energy LNG regasification plant KNM, Dialog, Kencana
Financial services Create regional champion Maybank
Improve capital markets Bursa Msia
Promote bond market Maybank
Business Services Increase level of skilled workforce Jobstreet
Health services Promote generic drug manufacturing and export Pharmaniaga
Education Push for health services education Masterskill

Boosting connectivityMeanwhile, connectivity to and within the Greater KL/KV will be boosted with a high-speed rail system connecting the area to Singapore, while intra-city connectivity will be amplified via the proposed RM36 billion mass rapid transit (MRT) project.

The high-speed rail system is expected to cost RM16.5 billion and may generate RM6.2 billion in additional GNI, while creating 29,000 jobs.

Preliminary estimates for the MRT project indicate a cost of RM47 billion — RM36 billion for infrastructure costs, RM2 billion for land acquisition, and investments of RM9 billion for operating assets such as rolling stock.

The GNI impact from the MRT is estimated to be about RM21.3 billion annually by 2020, with 20,000 new jobs created both directly and indirectly.

Revitalising the Klang River,creating new iconsAs part of the plan to regenerate and improve high-potential residential and commercial areas, the Klang River will be revitalised into a heritage and commercial centre for Greater KL/KV, meaning that more areas will see more green spaces and new “iconic places and attractions” will be created, such as the old Pudu Jail gate, Chinatown and the old KTM railway station.

The redevelopment of the Klang River is slated to be managed by “a small but highly professional statutory authority established under Federal legislation”, and will be formally established by end-2011, subject to the legislative timetable. This is estimated to have a capital expenditure (capex) of RM17.9 billion, of which RM14.3 billion has been identified as the private investment component in real estate development. The river project is expected to generate RM4.3 billion in GNI annually by 2020, with 17,000 new jobs created.

Meanwhile, the greening of Greater KL/KV to raise the amount of green space to 16 sq m per person according to World Health Organisation (WHO) standards from 12 sq m at present will require a capex of RM149 million over the next decade, and is expected to generate RM1 billion in GNI annually while creating 3,000 new jobs.

The repositioning of KL as a global city with heritage attractions by establishing a “heritage triangle walking museum” linking Masjid Jamek, Merdeka Square, Dayabumi and Central Market, the transformation of Central Market into a live arts studio complex, as well as the transformation of Pudu Jail into a mixed development will cost RM240 million, half of which will be sourced from private investors. This will have a potential GNI impact of about RM460 million annually, with some 13,500 new jobs created in the next decade.

Source: PEMANDU, HwangDBS Vickers Research, THEEDGE

SOROTAN BAJET NEGARA 2011

With the theme “Transformation Towards a Developed and High-Income Nation”, the 2011 Budget amounting RM212 billion will centre on the following key strategies:

First     : Reinvigorating Private Investment;
Second : Intensifying Human Capital Development;
Third     : Enhancing Quality of Life of the Rakyat; and
Fourth  : Strengthening Public Service Delivery

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