Najib pegs Sarawak as example of 1Malaysia

(Bernama) KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has described Sarawak as a true reflection of the ‘unity through diversity’ culture that showed the 1Malaysia concept was accepted by the people.

The Prime Minister said that if what he saw during his recent visit to the state was a sign, then the concept was not only well-received by the people but a way of life.

“The people of Sarawak is an example of what I mean by ‘unity through diversity’ as they respect the culture and festival of each other’s ethnic group,” he said in his latest posting in his blog, www.1Malaysia.com.my.

“I look back at the solidarity that I could see during my two-day visit there.

“In fact, before I explained the values and elements of 1Malaysia, they had already long been adopted by the people of Sarawak, whether they live in towns which have already developed, in the traditional longhouses or villages which they inherited from their ancestors,” he said.

“At the same time, I think about the importance of ensuring that both the federal and state governments work together to continue efforts to develop all districts in Sarawak to achieve the objectives and aspirations, as had been discussed with the Sarawak Chief Minister,” he said.

Najib said the ‘1Malaysia’ concept would continue to be a dynamic process in national development.