DAP wishes the Malaysian Chinese community a Happy Chinese New Year with brighter hopes for prosperity for all in the Year of the Pig. Malaysia is headed in the right direction to restore our fiscal position in 3 years and fuflil the promise of our economy roaring again as an Asian economic tiger.
DAP wishes to thank Malaysians for their support in creating the historic change of government after 61 years. People voted for change from a kleptocracy to a democracy as well as prospects for a better life. DAP is committed to help the PH government deliver this promise to the rakyat as well as fulfill the promises made in our PH General Election Manifesto.
The PH government is committed to resolving the economic legacy issues from the previous government and achieving our financial targets. The 3-fold surge in foreign investment, jump in exports to nearly RM1 trillion and containing inflation rate to a nine-year low of 1% has succeeded in reassuring international ratings agencies and foreign investors.
Institutional reforms on proper expenditures and accounting, returning RM37 billion in GST and income tax refunds over a period of 10 months as well as a public private partnership will help economic growth in 2019. Malaysians should invest to also benefit from the economic recovery.
The needs of more efficient and effective health, education and also social welfare has not been ignored. We need better schools,better hospitals and higher wages. Malaysia can be both an entrepreneurial and welfare state that enjoys sustainable economic growth without forgetting our obligations to those in need.
In seeking opportunities, we should not dismiss the risks posed by the racists and religious extremists fomenting hate against other Malaysians. These undesirable elements exploit these dangerous sentiments to hide their own corrupt ways or their inability to manage the economy to the extent that they are unable to even pay the salaries of their government servants.
Only the PH Federal government strives to represent all Malaysians regardless of demography or geography. We do not fear to be alone in representing all races and all religions to provide the political stability needed for economic development. Let us unite as one nation, one bangsa Malaysia that looks after and respects each other differences.
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!