KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 – Community Communication Department (J-Kom) deputy director-general, Datuk Ismail Yusop, urged the Unity Government to launch a national movement aimed at promoting the Malaysia MADANI concept and agenda.
He proposed that the initiative be implemented through a comprehensive national education and training programme to enhance public understanding of the Malaysia MADANI concept and foster a widespread appreciation for it.
Ismail said instead of viewing Malaysia MADANI through a narrow political lens it should be seen as an idea for the future direction of the nation that belongs to all parties so that the people can make it a success with full trust and commitment.
“The six cores of MADANI Malaysia need to be understood, embraced, and embodied as a culture in the lives of every Malaysian,” he said in an article titled “Setahun Pelaksanaan Malaysia MADANI: Cabaran dan Harapan” (One Year of Malaysia MADANI Implementation: Challenges and Hopes), disseminated to the media here today.
The proposal was to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s introduction of the Malaysia MADANI policy framework on Jan 19 last year, aimed at propelling the nation towards development and prosperity.
The six basic pillars of Malaysia MADANI focused on problem-solving and meeting the needs of nation-building capable of achieving high civilisation are M (sustainability), A (prosperity), D (innovation), A (respect), N (trust), and I (care and compassion).
Ismail said MADANI is a reflection of Anwar’s image that stemmed from his vast experience in politics, leadership, and concern for the people starting from his youth to his appointment as the 10th Prime Minister.
However, he said, Anwar’s dedication to driving its implementation with the Unity Government is not just a theme or slogan but an idea and social philosophy aimed at building a nation-state with the people.
“The fact is, Malaysia MADANI is a continuation of the chain of struggle since the beginning of independence, based on the articles enshrined in the Constitution, taking into account local wisdom and culture as well as the background of the country’s rich historical treasures from time immemorial.
“It is clearly summed up, recognising the policies and excellence of the country that made us what we are today,” he said.
