The 1Week That Was (27 February – 4 March 2012)

Despite the decrease in corruption rate, there is still room for the Government to improve on its efforts to combat corruption. The determination to do so must not end in words, but requires action to ensure that corruption is being eradicated in totality and fought against seriously.

I applaud PEMUDAH for their efforts in improving the business environment in Malaysia and in helping drive the country forward at a time when much of the world is either standing still or even in some places, regressing. This in line with Government’s bold and ambitious measures via the Government Transformation Programme, Economic Transformation Programme and National Strategic Reform Initiatives.

The East Coast Economic Region Project (ECER) has successfully attracted investments worth RM9 billion in the first quarter of this year, almost reaching its 2012 target of RM10 billion. Nine new projects include two projects worth RM5.5 billion in Mersing, Johor, five projects worth RM2 billion in Pahang, a project valued at RM1 billion in Terengganu and another project worth RM500 million in Kelantan.

Innovation in R&D is crucial in driving the development of the country. The PROTON Green Mobility Challenge 2012 is an example of how the industry, academia and Government work together to achieve various objectives to address key issues in the community.

The success of the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) in improving last year’s revenue collection of close to 27% higher than the previous year is an extraordinary achievement.

The collection will not only enable the Government to provide more services to the Rakyat but will also provide a boost to the private sector in increasing their investments.

I asked the people of Kelantan to give their mandate to the BN government so that the Government can solve the problems faced by the people of this state.

Alhamdulillah program di Kelantan hari ini berjalan lancar, terimakasih atas sambutan meriah. Mlm ini saya akan bertemu ahli2 BN K’tan pula. — Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) March 2, 2012

2 Mar –Reduction of Toll Rate at the Cheras-Kajang Highway

I hope the abolishment of the RM1 & 90sen toll at Cheras – Kajang Highway will do the 120K commuters some good.

— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) March 2, 2012

 

4 Mar – 1Malaysia People’s Welfare Programme (KAR1SMA)

4 Mar – At the BN Youth Music Festival