These are excerpts from the
Barisan Manifesto 2004
. Consider the promises made
and judge for yourselves how much we've progressed.
'BN ensures that no group is neglected or left behind, and that each citizen
has a stake in nation-building. BN ensures that each community is represented in
line with the practice of genuine power sharing. BN will continue to promote
peace, prosperity and harmony among all Malaysians. BN gives priority to
national unity and will ensure one system of government for all Malaysians.
BN addresses your needs by combating corruption and enhancing the
quality of government services. BN cares about your needs and will seek your
views on important issues. BN recognises all groups including young people,
women and rural folk as national assets. All must be involved in nation building
BN upholds the diversity of religious practice, language and culture. BN
will nurture humanitarian values and civic consciousness.
Everyone has a
stake and a voice in Malaysia under Barisan Nasional.
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BN is strongly committed to parliamentary democracy, which gives each
citizen a say in the administration of this nation.
BN safeguards the interests of all citizens. We listen to and act on the
hopes and aspirations of all groups regardless of age, gender, ethnic background
and religion.
BN calls upon all groups to participate in nation-building. Young people,
women and rural folk in particular, make up a large proportion of the
population. They must be given the opportunities to participate and
contribute.
BN will continue to promote peace, stability and harmony among all
Malaysians.
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All ethnic groups are represented in the BN. Power sharing is genuine, along
with a strong spirit of togetherness and 'give and take'.
Islam is accorded its rightful position as the official religion of
Malaysia. We believe in a tolerant and progressive Islam. Freedom to worship
other religions is guaranteed by the sonstitution.
There will be one system of government for all people. We will not tolerate
divisiveness from extremism.
We respect the separation of powers provided under the constitution, with
each institution - the executive, legislature, and judiciary - playing their
respective roles to ensure a system of checks and balances and the rule of law.
We believe in fair and equitable sharing of the fruits of economic growth.
Development must benefit all areas of the country and all groups. Those in need
will continue to receive support. No group will be left behind.
Your opinions and views continue to matter as Barisan Nasional endeavours to
implement people-centred policies. To address your need for better services and
more accountable government, BN will:
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Continue the all-out campaign against corruption, without fear or favour.
Make national schools the school of choice through quality improvements,
including better teaching of mother-tongue languages, as well as safeguard the
position of national-type schools today.
Foster student interaction to enhance national unity.
Improve the working environment for teaching professionals.
Enhance higher education institutions to produce high-calibre graduates.
Improve the application of syariah law in the country, and ensure Muslim
women have recourse to a fair and just legal system.
Continue to promote a culture of zero-tolerance for corruption.
Introduce a code of ethics and integrity for the public and private sector,
political parties and civil society.
Nurture a more open and participative society, working together with NGOs.
Improve the gender sensitivity of the police force.
Improve responsiveness to the public's complaints and concerns.
With this resolve, we will convince the people, through example and concrete
proof, to continue to support the Barisan Nasional government towards realising
the hopes and aspirations of the Malaysian people.'
Phew! You be the
judge people!
