Raja Dr Nazrin: Focus on economy

IPOH: Political leaders should concentrate on freeing the country from the negative impact of the global economic crisis instead of politicking and arguing, said the Regent of Perak, Raja Dr Nazrin Shah.
He said if they continued to do so, it would not only be unproductive, but could sometimes become counterproductive.
“In facing such difficult times, it is compulsory for leaders to place priority on the rakyat, and to be united in their resolve and understanding in order to overcome challenges,” he said. “This is not the time to find fault, but the time to rectify the situation,” he said during the state-level Maal Hijrah celebration at the State Secretariat here yesterday.
Earlier, Raja Nazrin said the world was experiencing its worst economic crisis in 25 years, adding that not only was the world economy expected to slow down but the Group of Seven countries was anticipating negative growth.
In Malaysia, the electronic and electrical manufacturing sector would see a 14.6% drop in exports to the United States due to low demand, he cautioned.
The sector, he noted, contributed to 62% of the country’s total exports and 43% of all jobs in the manufacturing sector.
Noting that demand for prime commodities, especially palm oil, was expected to drop, he expressed concern for the future of school leavers and graduates, and those who might lose their jobs.
Raja Nazrin also said the present economic crisis was a combined result of destructive activities carried out over a period of time.
“The grim economic situation is a reminder from God to human beings.
“It is to remind the leaders that no matter how much power has been entrusted to them, they must always remember that their main responsibility is towards humans.
“It is a reminder to leaders who have become power hungry, greedy and arrogant until the misuse of their power leads to disaster,” he said.
Raja Nazrin added that it was vital for the country to create an effective mechanism to monitor any abuse of power.
“Further steps are needed to fulfil expectations by the rakyat for a clean and transparent administration that is supported by a fair judiciary,” he said.
He added that judges of high integrity were needed in order for a fair judiciary system to exist.
“Whatever judicial reforms that are introduced must be translated into action, failing which the rakyat will lose their trust,” he said.

tunku : that is what all the state's leaders suppose to do, focus on the economy, how to come out from the economy crisis, not politicking all the time. the states control by pakatan especially,should start focusing on building the states and stop finding the past fault by the past government as it is past not present. stop politicking as the general election is still few years to come and concentrate on economy now.