Shared national priorities key to meeting state needs, says Hamzah
The Wawasan president says legitimate state interests must be taken into consideration through a common Malaysian agenda.
Parti Wawasan Negara president Hamzah Zainudin emphasizes that compromise between Putrajaya and Malaysia's states must involve recognizing their differing needs and resources. In an interview with FMT, he cautions against viewing Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak as competing factions, instead advocating for shared economic, education, and social priorities.
Hamzah stresses that a good leader considers the whole country, not just individual issues. He contends that every state has its own agenda and wants prosperity, but resources are unevenly distributed. To move forward as one nation, the agenda must be 'One Malaysia,' guided by policies on economy, education, and social progress.
Hamzah asserts that a stronger sense of common ownership is necessary to prevent outsiders feeling marginalized, regardless of their location within Malaysia. He cautions that differing state priorities can hinder national development if not aligned with a common agenda.
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