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WE BELIEVE THAT:
As we commemorate our Golden Jubilee, we need to celebrate our diversity and draw strength from our national motto, “Unity in Diversity”.

We need to re-look at our national road maps to take us forward for the next 50 years, through a comprehensive and holistic approach for nation-building and national development that brings progress to all Malaysians.
Having achieved relative economic prosperity, we need to now focus upon sustainable social well-being of the nation, developing a national identity and ethos that reflects accurately and confidently the multicultural and multireligious fabric of the Malaysian society. We need to honestly identify impediments to national unity and address past and present conflicts, in order to seek appropriate solutions for the way forward.
We need to unleash and harness the potential of all Malaysians, so that no one will be left behind and that development will embrace all ethnicities, religions, sectors and regions.
As we gear up to face the challenges of globalisation and a rapidly interconnected world, we need to unlock the creativity and innovation of our people, working uninhibitedly together for a common purpose.

WE THEREFORE STATE:
One, our Renewed Determination to work for the betterment of Malaysian society providing fair and just opportunities for all.
Two, our Commitment to an agenda and work programme encompassing Eight Strategic Thrusts listed below.
Three, our Continuous Support for the strategic partnerships between Government, business and civil society all working together for a better society.
ACCORDINGLY, WE PUT FORWARD A NEW MALAYSIAN AGENDA “TOWARDS 2020 – WORKING TOGETHER FOR A MORE UNITED, COMPETITIVE, INNOVATIVE AND PROSPEROUS MALAYSIA”
WE PRESENT THESE EIGHT STRATEGIC THRUSTS AS A COMPREHENSIVE NEW AGENDA FOR NATION-BUILDING FOR THE NEXT 50 YEARS.

ONE, STRENGTHENING NATIONAL UNITY
WE BELIEVE THAT THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION AS SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND IS THE PRIMARY REFERENCE POINT FOR STRENGTHENING NATIONAL UNITY, AND THAT ALL NATIONAL POLICIES SHOULD BE TESTED AGAINST ITS CENTRAL TENETS.

TWO, ENHANCING INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS
WE BELIEVE THAT BY ENHANCING INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS, THE MALAYSIAN ECONOMY WILL CONTINUE TO GROW AND ADVANCE POSITIVELY. PRESENT CONDITIONS IMPEDE SUCH EFFORTS HENCE NEW STRATEGIES NEED TO BE EMPLOYED TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION OF ECONOMICALLYDISADVANTAGED BUMIPUTERA AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED GROUPS.

THREE, CREATING AN INNOVATION ECONOMY
WE BELIEVE THAT INNOVATION WILL ENHANCE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS. IT IS THEREFORE NECESSARY TO CULTIVATE A CULTURE OF CREATIVITY, OPENNESS AND THINKING OUT OF THE BOX TO SPARK NEW VISIONS FOR THE NATION.

FOUR, REDRESSING IMBALANCES
WE BELIEVE THE GOVERNMENT’S EFFORTS TO REDUCE POVERTY HAS MET WITH OUTSTANDING SUCCESS , A RECORD RARELY SEEN IN OTHER COUNTRIES; BUT NEVERTHELESS BELIEVE EXISTING IMBALANCES MUST BE URGENTLY ADDRESSED.

FIVE, STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS
WE BELIEVE THAT THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE CONFERENCE OF RULERS, THE EXECUTIVE, THE LEGISLATURE, THE JUDICIARY, AND CIVIL SOCIETY SHOULD BE STRENGTHENED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES ROLE IN SAFEGUARDING DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE.

SIX, REFORMING EDUCATION
WE BELIEVE THAT MAJOR PARADIGM SHIFTS ARE NECESSARY IN REFORMING TOWARDS A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION SYSTEM, AND THAT POLICIES MUST BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH CONCRETE PRINCIPLES OF ACTION.

SEVEN, ENSURING QUALITY OF LIFE
WE BELIEVE THAT QUALITY OF LIFE, ENCAPSULATED BY MANY AREAS, MUST BE ENSURED AND ADEQUATELY PROVIDED FOR, FOR ALL CITIZENS OF MALAYSIA EQUALLY.

EIGHT, ENHANCING GOVERNANCE, FIGHTING CORRUPTION
WE BELIEVE THAT CORRUPTION, IF NOT ADDRESSED, WILL EAT AWAY AT THE NATION’S ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL PROSPERITY, AT GREAT COST. GOOD GOVERNANCE MUST ADDRESS CORRUPTION IMMEDIATELY.