Najib Thanks PBS For Contributing To BN's Success In Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has thanked Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) for its contributions, which he described as a fixed deposit, to the success of the Barisan Nasional (BN) in Sabah.

"I hope that the continuous friendship among the Barisan Nasional component members will spur the fighting spirit and closer cooperation," the prime minister said in his message in conjunction with the PBS' 14th general assembly which will be held here on Nov 7.

Najib said the BN had introduced a new approach in the leadership and administration of the country by putting the people first and emphasising performance.

"So each Barisan Nasional leader is an agent of change and reform with positive values, modesty, compassion and understanding, putting the people first and prioritising performance by upgrading knowledge, skills and efficiency to discharge their duties as grassroot leaders," he said.

He also called on the BN grassroot leaders to go to the ground and mingle with the people to get to know their needs and take effective action to help resolve their problems.

"The Barisan Nasional should be seen as a catalyst of change that is loved and respected by the people, that continues to be relevant in the context of the changes that are taking place in the world now," he said.

Najib said Sabah was very lucky because it continued to get the attention of the federal government through allocations for development projects under the Ninth Malaysia Plan.

He said Sabah would continue to get adequate attention and development allocations under the 10th Malaysia Plan as the government's commitment to the people in the state who continued to be loyal supporters of the BN's development agenda.

"However, the country's success is not solely dependendent on government allocations. What's more important is the positive attitude and mindset of the people and the creative and innovative efforts to capitalise on all the government's assistance to raise the living standard of every citizen, family and community to enrich the nation," he said.