State leaders laud Najib’s BR1M announcement

KUCHING: Social Development Minister Tan Sri William Mawan has described Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak as being visionary when the latter announced that the government would continue to give 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) in the coming years.

He said Najib would not consider his vision as fulfilled if the needs of people from all strata of society regardless of race, creed, religion and political affiliation are not taken care of.

To him, the announcement reflects the premier’s concern for the poor, needy, under-privileged and the ordinary people, which should not be construed as a political gimmick.

Mawan, who is also national BN vice-chairman, said this yesterday when countering a statement by State Pakatan Rakyat that Najib was desperate to win the coming general election by fishing for votes using BR1M 3.0 and BR1M 4.0.

“It is his (Najib’s) sustained concern that goes a long way to care for the poor, needy, under-privileged and the small men. He touches the hearts of millions.