We'll fulfill pledges, PM assures Indians

NAMBIKEI: Walk with me to bring on the transformation, says Najib

KUALA LUMPUR: THE government is committed to delivering all its promises to the Indian community and has been doing so over the years.

In his Tamil New Year and Vaisakhi message, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said in realising the 1Malaysia concept, Indians played an important role in working with the government to address the issues faced by the people.

"The government is constantly engaging directly with the people and implementing programmes to transform the country.

"In all our efforts, we are firmly committed to the principle that under the Malaysian sky, no community will be left out," he posted on his 1Malaysia.com.my blog yesterday.

Najib said as the Indian community ushered in the New Year, families throughout the country would reflect on their lives and be grateful for all that they were blessed with.

"The celebration of a new beginning is indeed a special time when families come together. At this time of the year, Malaysians from the Indian community are getting ready to celebrate this in their own special way.

"Malaysia's Tamil and Malayalee communities will mark Putthandu and Vishu respectively. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Sikh community celebrates Vaisakhi, an auspicious day marking the birth of the Khalsa."

Najib also called on Indians to continue building the partnership between them and the government based on trust or nambikei.

"I cannot build this future alone and so I need each and every one of you to walk with me in this journey to bring transformation and the light of hope to all Malaysians.

"In the spirit of 1Malaysia, let us all take the opportunity to celebrate these special days together. I take this opportunity to wish all Hindus a very happy New Year and to all Sikhs, a very happy Vaisakhi."

(Source: 1Malaysia Website)