PM Najib: BN will serve better if given mandate

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak who arrived in Alor Setar today for a one day working visit, said Barisan Nasional (BN) will strive to serve the people better if given the mandate during the 13th general election.

Najib said only the BN can bring about systematic changes and ensure growth in various sectors to enhance the income of the people and country.

"We can make systematic changes and people have the confidence in us. When there are big investments, the government's revenue will increase and we can use the surplus funds for the benefit of the people.

"We give out BR1M, assistance to school children, university students... that is only for now. We can do more in the future if given the mandate by the people," he said upon his arrival at the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport.

Najib said drastic changes in the administration of a country would not give favourable results.

"As a result of drastic changes that cannot be controlled, the value of currency will drop, there will be inflation, tourism will be crippled and the security of the country will not be guaranteed," he said.

Najib who is also BN chairman said the success of BN in administrating and bringing about rapid development to the country is proven and has earned the confidence of all, something that was evident during his humanitarian visit to Gaza, Palestine recently which made the world take notice of Malaysia's concern for the Palestinians.

He said though the country (Palestine) was poor and oppressed by the Israeli aggression, he and his delegation was given a rousing welcome and received with open arms.

"They welcomed me with open arms because they are aware of the success enjoyed by Malaysia under BN. If we are not successful, I'm sure they will not be pleased to welcome me and the delegation," he said.

Najib, who arrived at the airport in Kepala Batas, was received by Kedah Umno liaison chairperson Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah, his deputy Mukhriz Mahathir, Housing and Local Government Minister Chor Chee Heung and greeted by other BN leaders and supporters.

Later in the afternoon, the prime minister is scheduled to officiate the 'Himpunan Orang Muda Negeri Kedah' at the Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium in Alor Setar.

The gathering is expected to attract about 50,000 youths from various political parties, youth organisations, students, non governmental organisations and the silat fraternity.

- Bernama