He said that if Malaysians understood what was needed to hold the country together, they would realise the importance of giving continuous support to the government which had long and proven experience in building the nation.
"I believe we can achieve prosperity and become a strong country if all Malaysians embrace the notion of the 1Malaysia philosophy," he said in his speech at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Federation of Chinese Association Malaysia's (Hua Zong) new building, here.
The RM55mil project, expected to be completed in two years, comprises a Chinese museum, library, reading room, information and research rooms, meeting rooms, a conference hall and a multi-purpose banquet hall.
The prime minister also announced RM5mil in government contribution for the project, of which RM2.5mil will be made available next year and the balance in 2013.
The prime minister also said that the government had agreed, in principle, to Hua Zong's request that tax exemption benefits be extended to those who had donated funds to the project.
Najib also said Malaysia was facing a long journey and that "to reach our next destination, we need to have long-term policies that can benefit people from all walks of life."
"We cannot have short-term policies; we cannot promise the sun, moon and the galaxy.
"It is the responsibility of the government to stay on course and to continue helping the people. As one nation, 1Malaysia, it gives us the strength to overcome future challenges," he said.
The prime minister said the government's long-term policies had been proven to be effective in helping Malaysia face the economic crises of 1997 and 2009.
"The journey has been very challenging and filled with obstacles but each time we face a major crisis, we manage to overcome it because we have confidence in the way the government tackles it.
"This is also due to the people supporting the policies of the government which have brought about stability and prosperity in the country," he said.
2. Official news must be put out quickly to curb spread of false news
KUALA LUMPUR: Official government news and information must be disseminated in real time speed to curb the spread of false news, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said on Sunday.
The Prime Minister said with today's technology, the public is able to receive news and information "in the blink of an eye".
"If the government is not able to disseminate information quick enough, the people have many other sources of getting their information," said Najib, at the launch of the government's first internet protocol TV "1Malaysia TV" here on Sunday.
"Sometimes, this information is mixed with false news and slander. We (the government) have no choice but to ensure that we deliver accurate news at quick speed, and if possible, at real time speed."
1Malaysia TV is an internet and mobile tv and can be accessed using Apple, Blackberry and Android smartphones and tablets.
The tv offers 11 channels including RTM1, RTM2, TV3 and CCTV News, and is targeted at viewers aged between 18 and 25.
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