NEW GOVERNMENT WITH OLD FACES

'A new government to serve One Malaysia'

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak gave a short 15-minute speech today before revealing his cabinet members. In the speech he outlined his vision and approach which he will take.

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I am very pleased to be with you today to talk with you about my decisions on our new government.

As I have spoken to people over recent days, I have seen and heard a desire for renewal and change. A government that responds to the needs of today's rakyat and prepared to serve future generations.

I am proud to have selected 28 men and women for our new government who share this passion for our country's future. I am grateful that they have agreed to serve.

They reflect the strength and diversity of the BN coalition which is representative of all Malaysians and all parts of our country...One Malaysia.

What are most important about this new cabinet are not the things that make us different, but the things we hold in common:

• A sense of integrity and high standards, to preserve the public trust;

• Talent and ability that we will need in these challenging times;

• Loyalty to their party, their government and most importantly their country; and

• A passion to renew our country for a new century.

We will continue to build a government for all of our people...serving the needs of all of our people:

• Renewing our economy to overcome the effects of a global recession, and addressing the structural challenges that will unleash our true potential;

• Building a stronger and united community based on mutual respect and trust;

• Lifting people out of poverty and enhancing real incomes for all;

• Strengthening our educational system;

• Engaging all Malaysians in our political process and broadening our national conversation.