W5 - A LEADER'S LEGACY, TUN ABDUL RAZAK

Who doesn't know Malaysian Father of Development, Tun Abdul Razak bin Haji Dato' Hussein. He is the very charismatic Malaysian leader but has very short period of ruling the country, only for 6 years. Noted that he was very brave and intelligent leader of that time. Acted as a father of five children and Prime Minister of Malaysia for the same time isn't easy for him. He has left Malaysians with his legacy, the Dasar Ekonomi Baru (DEB) or New Economic Policy (NEP) since 1971 and his two bold sons; Datuk Seri Mohd Najib and Datuk Ahmad Johari Razak. The purpose of this writing is to discuss whether Datuk Seri Mohd Najib still continue his father's legacy in this modern day era?

Datuk Seri Mohd Najib still continuing his father's legacy, as the Malaysia key leader and person that moving the country towards 'Wawasan 2020', original idea of advanced Malaysia by former Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. Najib's economic policy still not different than his father NEP. But, some changes has been made to make the policy were suitable and eligible for the Malaysian. The favoritism value in NEP was changed and doesn't sided on Malays anymore. But still an error or misunderstanding and misuses of the policy was occurred, resulting a debate among the Malaysians. Still, duty is duty and Najib's duty is to bring this country to the highly income country and 'Wawasan 2020'. He has conducted and done his father legacy towards a better perception and acceptance. The competition value was used in both policy, but Najib's policy like New Economic Model and Economic Transformation Programmed were more clear and acceptable for the Malaysian during this period of time. The result is a highly profit on Malaysia's economy, inside and outside of the country.

Plus, Tun Abdul Razak's affirmative action during his period was completely finished on 1990. NEP was transformed into National Development Policy to cover all the untraceable tracks that NEP hasn't got yet. Datuk Seri Mohd Najib still cares about the Malays, just like his father and take a risky action also like his father. The 1Malaysia slogans is a great action taken by Najib to ensure unity among the Malaysians. Plus, the slogans now was a great brand of power when it has emerged into a economical and politics materials in the Malaysia nowadays. For example, Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KR1M) is a brilliant idea on defeating the economy decreasing worldwide. The result, a relief and saving value on buying power among the Malaysians.

As a conclusion, Datuk Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak still continues his father's positive legacy; a charismatic and respected leader among the people, changing for the better life of people, and taking a risky action to gain people's trust. Yes, Datuk Seri Mohd Najib has successful in doing what has Tun Abdul Razak has left for the Malaysia and him. THANK YOU, DATUK SERI! 

  

*bit of Negaraku lyrics: "Rakyat hidup, bersatu dan maju"
                                        "People lives, unite and advanced"