BN government is umbrella for all Malaysians, says Najib

Najib said the government will formulate a plan to strengthen national unity and repair national understanding and this requires the co-operation of all parties. — File picKUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today the Barisan Nasional (BN) government is aware of cracks in national unity and that some people feel marginalised and it is committed in addressing the challenges.

The prime minister said the situation occurred due to a national polemic based on beliefs, race, political ideologies, urban and rural demographic and class.

He and his colleagues in the government recognise they carry the trust and responsibility of all Malaysians, whether they support BN or not in the 13th general election (GE13) which saw BN return to form the federal government.

“Your Majesty’s government is the umbrella for all Malaysians,” he said in his congratulatory speech before Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah to mark his birthday and presentation of federal awards and medals at Istana Negara here.

The government, said the prime minister, will formulate a plan to strengthen national unity and repair national understanding and this requires the co-operation of all parties.

“It should be based on constructive dialogue at all levels and it should be the agenda of all parties to ensure its success.

“Certain parties are trying to dispute the results of GE13 which favoured BN by raising issues such as popular vote, use of indelible ink, claims of the presence of ‘phantom voters’ and the so-called power blackout during vote counting.”

Najib said it was very easy to deny and blame others but it will not solve any problems or unravel all the challenges facing Malaysia.

“The government urges all Malaysians to consider the togetherness factors that can unify us rather than seeing points that will trap us in nostalgia and past reality.”

The prime minister said the government was committed to creating  a better future for all Malaysians.

“We dream of a Malaysia where people of all races and beliefs can live in peace and harmony without any suspicion, a progressive and prosperous Malaysia which has enough for all.”

Najib said he and his colleagues in the government will continue to defend, protect and preserve the constitutional principles, the rule of law, celebrate diversity, practice inclusiveness and put people first in its administration. — Bernama