Najib: Practise the 1 M'sia that you preach

DAP National Deputy Chairman and MP for Kepong Dr Tan Seng Giaw reminds the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib to practise what he preaches in the One Malaysia concept, including acceptance, nationhood, integirity, meritocracy and social justice.

These principles and values are contained in the Malaysian Malaysia concept for over 40 years.

Dr Tan is keeping an eye on what Najib means by One Malaysia. Yesterday, he said that the concept should not be misused by anyone to push for extreme or unreasonable demands.

"I hope the One Malaysia concept will lead towards greater unity. It brings the appreciation of unity to a higher level from tolerance to acceptance," he added.

Extremism is unacceptable. The constant reminder of the need to unity is essential. What Najib can help is trying his utmost to realize these values.

For instance, it is not an excessive demand for the immediate release of the PricWaterHouse Report on the mystery of the Port Klang Free Zone with the outrageous price of Pulau Indah.

The Perak saga spearheaded by Najib does not augur well for nationhood and unity. Once the February 2009 event has taken place, there are implications and consequences.True, all people including Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat must work towards unity. Najib has to show that he is a statesman.

Granted that the separation of powers means that we have to respect the judiciary. We do, as seen by the endless efforts to follow the due process. But then, Perak saga is a political crisis. There is only so much the judiciary can contribute. Political crisis can be solved by political means such as having fresh elections in Perak.

Dr Tan Seng Giaw