Quotes From Najib's Speech At Opening Of Simultaneous Assemblies Of Umno Wings

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Following are quotes from the speech by Umno Deputy President Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the joint opening of the Wanita Umno, Umno Youth and Puteri Umno general assemblies at the Dewan Merdeka of the Putra World Trade Centre here tonight.

* "Perhaps everyone in this hall knows what's SK and SI -- Salam Kosong (Bare Greeting) and Salam Isi (Fruitful Greeting). This is no laughing matter. We must resolve to eradicate money politics right down to the roots. If not, we will all be collectively responsible for the demise of this beloved party of ours." * "We must ensure that the unpleasant practice of blocking any Malay, old or young, educated or otherwise, ceases right at this moment itself." * "Umno will also become great if its members adopt the culture of humbling themselves and take pleasure in serving the people." * "In the tradition of Malay Muslims, when we find that we have lost our way, we are taught to return to the beginning through the process of reflection and introspection." * "We need leaders who are able and are themselves enablers, leaders who dare to change and are accepting of change; who dare to criticise and are willing to accept criticism." * "We must change the way Umno chooses its leaders including re-examining the quota system. We must give the right to choose the leaders to a greater number of members." * "When the people are with us, Umno will regain its full strength once again. And we can accomplish this if each and every member and leader in Umno embraces the passion for service to the people. Every problem that we resolve for the people, every difficulty that we ease, every complication that we unravel for our constituents ought to serve as reward and encouragement enough for us to continue to serve." * "Finally, I implore you to give me a line of leaders who are strong and able. Present to me a team that has the traits of loyalty, integrity, ability and dedication to duty."

tunku : for a long time wanting to hear a "good" speech at umno venue and this is the one that we have been waiting for. najib should fulfill all the promised he made in his speech especially on the quota system and the right for umno members to vote for their leaders.we hope the delegates will vote for the last time today and tomorrow.come next election the umno members will have their say on who they want as their leader and this will be one of the best way to curb money politics. we hope the delegates will vote with full responsibility and not base on how much they got or will get by voting a leader.vote for the people,for your religion and for the nation.let najib have people with integrity and will work hard for the people,not for themselves. the nation is watching and don't let us down.