BN leaders told to be bold fighters for people’s welfare

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KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said leaders of Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties should be brave in going down to the ground to fight for the people’s welfare despite facing various challenges.

“Do not be afraid, do not be afraid to go into the ring, this is the spirit we must have,” he said when opening the 41st Gerakan National Delegates Conference here yesterday.

Najib, who is also BN chairman, said bravery was the spirit of a real fighter.

“Show our strength, we must have the spirit to fight, fight when you are in adversity,” he stressed at the ceremony which was attended by Gerakan president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon.

Najib said, with strong fighting spirit, hard work, teamwork and strategic planning, BN could ensure all efforts to capture the hearts of the people were successful.

Apart from that, the prime minister said the time had come for Gerakan to be more offensive and not be afraid to change, especially in recapturing Penang from the DAP, thus ensuring more development to be implemented for the people.

“Do not be afraid, we have a strong case. Development in Penang is very good because of the cooperation among Umno, MCA, MIC and also the government.

“As such, in the assembly, I am asking for a rejuvenation of spirit to be a good valuable partner to BN. Only then, you’ll find your finest hour,” said Najib.

At the same time, he praised Koh for not contesting in the coming general election and described the minister in the Prime Minister’s Department as a leader who contributed enormously to the party and country.

“I wish to thank him for successfully implementing Pemandu (Performance Management & Delivery Unit), unity and Rukun Tetangga programmes.

“He’s a level-headed leader who gives sound advice. This is what we want for our future,” said Najib. — Bernama