Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has urged Malaysians, especially the youth, to disregard political differences and to work toward nation-building.
Speaking at the launch of the Genovasi Challenge in Kuala Lumpur, he said that all Malaysians must step up to this challenge.
"Young people have great ideas that can propel the nation forward. We must build the nation together. Irrespective of the political differences that we have, at the end of the day this country is ours," he said.
Speaking at the launch of the Genovasi Challenge in Kuala Lumpur, he said that all Malaysians must step up to this challenge.
"Young people have great ideas that can propel the nation forward. We must build the nation together. Irrespective of the political differences that we have, at the end of the day this country is ours," he said.
"Since becoming PM, I have been talking about tranformation. I am serious and very passionate (about this) because I have lots of hope for Malaysia."
He added that while he would appreciate support for the upcoming polls, he was not attending this event due to the election but because he believes youth engagement is important.
Najib said this after engaging with about 50 people crammed into a small cafe in the plush neighbourhood of Bangsar to brainstorm ideas for community development.
In the media release distributed later, the PM said that too often, people "are quick to simply complain" without taking action.
Don't just complain
"Remember, complaining along gets us nowhere, it just frustrates our soul...I know that deep down inside, our dreams and aspirations are the same. We want to build a better country for our children and grandchildren," he said in the media release.
The brainstrorming session, participated by members of the media, NGOs, youth groups and the private sector, was part of the launch of the Genovasi Challenge.
The competition, organised by Agensi Inovasi Malaysia, seeks to unearth innovative ideas to improve local communities.
The winning proposal will win RM100,000, the runner up RM50,000, while eight other proposals receive RM5000 to go towards the implementation of the proposals.
The competition opens Dec 16 for all Malaysians aged 14 and above, and closes on Jan 15, 2013.
According to Agensi Inovasi Malaysia chief executive officer Mark Rozario(left in photo), this will be the first of many other challenges.
The next challenge will be announced at the prize-giving ceremony at the end of January next year.
"The website will be a permanent website for future challenges...We hope to also get the private sector involved, and we expect some challenges to spring into multiple challenges," he told media.
He added that while he would appreciate support for the upcoming polls, he was not attending this event due to the election but because he believes youth engagement is important. Najib said this after engaging with about 50 people crammed into a small cafe in the plush neighbourhood of Bangsar to brainstorm ideas for community development.
In the media release distributed later, the PM said that too often, people "are quick to simply complain" without taking action.
Don't just complain
"Remember, complaining along gets us nowhere, it just frustrates our soul...I know that deep down inside, our dreams and aspirations are the same. We want to build a better country for our children and grandchildren," he said in the media release.
The brainstrorming session, participated by members of the media, NGOs, youth groups and the private sector, was part of the launch of the Genovasi Challenge. The competition, organised by Agensi Inovasi Malaysia, seeks to unearth innovative ideas to improve local communities.
The winning proposal will win RM100,000, the runner up RM50,000, while eight other proposals receive RM5000 to go towards the implementation of the proposals.
The competition opens Dec 16 for all Malaysians aged 14 and above, and closes on Jan 15, 2013.
According to Agensi Inovasi Malaysia chief executive officer Mark Rozario(left in photo), this will be the first of many other challenges.The next challenge will be announced at the prize-giving ceremony at the end of January next year.
"The website will be a permanent website for future challenges...We hope to also get the private sector involved, and we expect some challenges to spring into multiple challenges," he told media.
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