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SANDAKAN: Nation-building will happen only if leaders do not jump from one party to another, said the Barisan Nasional (BN) treasurer-general.
"Before a nation is built, the most important thing is to have leaders. When we win under Barisan Nasional, do not jump. Only then can the nation be built," Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani told a BN forum here today (July 21).
"If you agree, in the next election make sure those who jump are not chosen as leaders altogether."
He said leaders with integrity and who are sincere in their struggle would not jump to another group regardless of the situation in their parties.
He urged BN members to emulate parties in Sarawak, which do not have a "crossing-over culture".
Johari was a panellist in the forum, "BN membina Negara Bangsa", which was held during the Sabah BN convention at SJKC Tiong Hua here.
He added that it is important for BN to continuously produce great leaders in Sabah.
"To carry out development, we must change our political culture. I think we will have a future in Sabah greater than any state in the world.
"When we gained independence in 1957 our economy's size was only RM170 million.
"After 60 years, an economy we called tapioca has grown to RM1.6 trillion.
"If we want to have political stability in this country, all communities must work together.
"If you believe in me, if the people accept BN, we will ensure that Sabah surpasses other states in the world."
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/07/1079585/no-party-switching-emulate-sarawak-parties-johari-tells-sabah-bn
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — DAP’s Datuk Chan Foong Hin said he had not expected his change of ministries under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Cabinet reshuffle today.
Chan said that when the news was announced, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu teased him to say he was trying to find a way out of the ministry.
“It's just that this was a big surprise, so much so that Mohamad Sabu even jokingly asked if I wanted to leave him when we met at Menara LPP after the oral question session at the Dewan Negara.
“I only knew this news through the announcement of the prime minister earlier. However, I say this is not a permanent separation, and I accept this responsibility with an open heart and ready to face any challenge,” he said in a Facebook post today.
Expressing gratitude to Mohamad Sabu for guidance and support during his tenure at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, he said it was a significant learning experience over the past year.
Chan also thanked the ministry’s staff for the cooperation they extended him during his time there.
Chan was made deputy plantation industries and commodities minister in the reshuffle today while Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup will take over as the deputy agriculture and food security minister.
The Cabinet reshuffle resulted in an increase in the number of ministers from 28 to 31, and the number of deputy ministers expanded from 27 to 29. This adjustment brings the total number of Cabinet members to 60.
https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/dap-chan-says-caught-unawares-091837286.html?guccounter=1
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BENTONG: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said that the selection of candidates to contest the election should not follow traditional methods, but instead be more dynamic across all parties in the unity government.
He emphasised that every party in the unity government should adopt a give-and-take approach in the selection of candidates, to ensure victory in the election.
"Political strategy includes, among other things, candidates, the suitability of the constituency, and whether we have a suitable leader in that constituency.
"If we (the party) don't have a suitable candidate in a constituency, and there is a better candidate in the unity government (coalition parties), perhaps we have to give and take and be dynamic.
"Just because we (previously) won the seat does not mean we should stop others from participating," he said to reporters after he launched the Bentong Umno division meeting here today.
Meanwhile, Johari, who is also the Minister of Plantation and Commodities, said identified election candidates should be given training to engage with the community, including being 'in opposition', in constituencies where elected representatives are seen to be lacking in their responsibilities.
On the Nenggiri state by-election in Kelantan, he said that Umno was examining the background of the constituency.
"Umno has decided to contest, and once we identify our candidate, we will provide more details.
"We have a team in Umno conducting background research on the constituency, and other relevant factors," he said.
The Election Commission (EC) has set the polling day for the Nenggiri state by-election on Aug 17, with nomination and early voting on Aug 3 and 13, respectively.
The vacancy for Nenggiri was announced after the Kelantan State Assembly received a written notice, in accordance with Clause (3) of Article 31A of the Kelantan Constitution, from Nenggiri assemblyman Mohd Azizi Abu Naim on June 13.
Mohd Azizi's Bersatu membership had been revoked, and the seat was declared vacant by Kelantan State Assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah on June 19. — BERNAMA
https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2024/07/1073728/candidate-selection-elections-needs-be-more-dynamic-says-jo-ghani
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KUALA LUMPUR: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has urged the party to stop blaming others for its declining popularity, saying it was counterproductive.
"We should blame ourselves," Johari said in a speech when opening the Kepala Batas Umno division meeting in Penang, yesterday.
Johari, who is also Plantation and Commodities Minister, said Umno needs to look inwards to find answers to regaining its political relevance.
He also said it was important for Umno to be strong, as it was Barisan Nasional's (BN) 'anchor'.
"If Umno is strong, our allies in BN, MCA, and MIC will also be strong. If we are weak, MIC and MCA will also be weak."
Johari said the only way for Umno to strengthen itself was through hard work and to be laser-focused in its efforts.
"What is important is not to give up, and to work hard. In time, Umno will regain support."
The Titiwangsa Member of Parliament said Umno must also go back to its roots in picking the right leaders, following heavy losses in the 2018 general, and 2022 state elections.
Johari also said that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was once an Umno member, whose leadership skills had been identified, and recognised by the party.
As such, Johari said the party should be thankful to Anwar, the PKR president, in trying to uplift Umno, and should learn to work with him to help move the country forward.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/politics/2024/07/1073620/dont-blame-others-look-inwards-jo-ghani-tells-umno
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PUTRAJAYA: Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani stressed the critical role of a robust tax system in preventing government debt escalation and ensuring long-term financial stability.
Johari, who was also the former second finance minister, said the government had to take drastic measures to prevent such debt situations that could impact future generations.
He said there were quarters who cut corners to evade taxes.
He emphasised the need to boost government revenue while maintaining fairness for all taxpayers.
"However, it must be fair to those who diligently comply with the tax system.
"Government agencies are involved in tax collection but the revenue is not for us, but for the country and future generations," he said during a dialogue session at the Public Services Department's peer guides' Madani Aspirations gathering today.
He said government initiatives could not be sustained if it relied on debts.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was reported as saying that Malaysia managed to curb its debt growth last year, with the increase in debt slowing to 8.6 per cent from 10.2 per cent in 2022.
The total federal government debt for 2023 stood at RM1,172.5 billion, accounting for 64.3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), compared with RM1,079.6 billion or 60.3 per cent of GDP in 2022.
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/06/1063532/malaysias-tax-system
Sumber : New Straits Times