15 August 2012

Pearls of WISDOM

Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah (8th Feb 1903 – 6th Dec 1990)

The first Prime Minister of MALAYSIA
In office 31 August 1957 – 22 September 1970

Known as Bapa Kemerdekaan (Father of Independence) or Bapa Malaysia (Father of Malaysia).
"Negeri kita ini unik. Tidak ada 'isme' yang boleh diimport dari luar negeri. Kita kenalah tadbirkan negeri ini secara sendiri."

Our state is unique. There is no "ism" that can be imported from abroad. We'll have a self-administered state.


"Jika kita cuba hendak tiru mana-mana 'isme' dari negeri luar, maka sudah tentu tidak dapat diterima rakyat negeri ini."

if we try to imitate any other "ism" of foreign states, but there can not be accepted by the people of this state
"Semangat Kebangsaan hendaklah dijadikan baja bagi menyuburkan kemerdekaan yang kita capai."

National spirit should be the fertilizer for nourishing independence we have achieved

"...merdeka itu bukanlah suatu bendayang mudah boleh didapat, melainkan ialah dikehendaki untuk mendapatkannya itu iaitu pengorbanan yang sebenar pengorbanan."

independence is not an easy thing to achieve, but is required to get the real sacrifice of sacrifice

"Dengan kerananya kitaterpaksa mengorbankan, bukan sahaja wang ringgit dan usaha tenaga bahkan jiwa kita sendiri juga..."

With the benefit we had to sacrifice, not only money and effort even our own lives as well

Tun Abdul Razak bin Hussein Al-Haj (11th Mar 1922 - 14th Jan 1976)

The second Prime Minister of MALAYSIA
In office 22nd Sept 1970 – 14th Jan 1976

Tun Razak was the Prime Minister responsible in setting up Barisan Nasional.He is also renowned for launching the Malaysian New Economic Policy (MNEP).
"...Hari Merdeka ialah hari Kebangsaan kita. Marilah kita membanggakan negara kita dan sentiasa berjaga-jaga supaya tidak dipengaruhi oleh fahaman Kebangsaan yang sempit. Jika fahaman Kebangsaan yang sempit itu dibiarkan hidup dengan perasaan yang meluap-luap maka sifat bertolak ansur dan tali persahabatan kita dengan negeri- negeri lain yang bebas akan terkecewa. Dengan yang demikian maka terganggulah keamanan dan ketenteraman dunia...."

.....Independence Day is our National. Let us be proud of our country and vigilant so that is not influenced by narrow national. If a narrow national ideology were left alive, feeling so expansive and tolerant nature of our ties with other states that are free to be frustrated. Thus it disturbed the peace and tranquility of the world ....

"Kita juga telah berjaya memberikan satu keperibadian yang sama kepada negara dengan menjadikan bahasa Malaysia sebagai bahasa kebangsaan dan bahasa rasmi yang tunggal di negara ini dan usaha-usaha masih lagi dicari bagi menjadikan bahasa itu sebagai bahasa kebangsaan dengan erti kata yang sebenarnya."

We have also provided a similar character to the country by making the Malay language as the national and sole official language of the country and efforts are still looking to make the language as the national language with a real sense.

"Kita hendaklah mempunyai keyakinan kepada sains dan teknologi moden tanpa membelakangkan kewajipan- kewajipan kita sebagai manusia yang beriman."

We must have confidence in modern science and technology without having to give our obligations as a man of faith.
 
Tun Hussein bin Dato' Onn (12th Feb 1922—29th May 1990)

The third Prime Minister of MALAYSIA
In office 15th Jan 1976 – 16th July 1981

He was granted the soubriquet Bapa Perpaduan (Father of Unity)
"Seseorang pemimpin mestilah jujur. Kejujuran yang saya maksudkan, bukan sahaja dari segi sokongan yang diberikan kepada perjuangan parti, tetapi juga dalam pemikiran, pertimbangan dan tindakan.."

A leader must be honest. Honesty is what I mean, not only in terms of the support for the struggle, but also in thought, consideration and action ..

"Tanpa kejujuran yang tulin, seseorang pemimpin akan menggunakan jawatannya sebagai bahan dagangan untuk mencapai kedudukan, mencari pengaruh, nama dan membolot kekayaan. Ia akan menjadikan parti dan perjuangan sebagai topeng untuk memuaskan hawa nafsu. Ia akan mengambil kesempatan daripada sesuatu suasana atau krisis untuk menangguk di air keroh."

Without genuine honesty, a leader would use his position as the merchandise is to achieve, some influence, the name and the place of wealth. It will make the party and the struggle as a mask for self-indulgence. It will take advantage of a crisis situation or to fish in troubled waters

"Di zaman kursus kilat dan massa komunikasi moden, kebanyakan orang ramai, istimewa pemuda pemudi tidak begitu pandai menghiburkan diri sendiri dengan membaca buku. Tambahan lagi, di zaman ini orang sentiasa mencari jalan pendek untuk pandai. Sebenarnya, tamadun manusia di beberapa zaman dan di beberapa benua membuktikan bahawa kita hanya boleh mendapat pengetahuan dengan selalu membaca serta berfikir panjang dalam jangka masa yang lama. Tidak kursus kilat untuk menjadikan seseorang itu waras serta cerdik sekelip mata."

In this age of mass communication courses and modern flash, most of the public, not privileged youths entertaining themselves by reading books. Furthermore, in this era of constantly looking for good short cut. In fact, human civilization in a few days and in some regions to prove that we can only gain knowledge by always reading and thinking in a long time. Crammer not to make a sensible and intelligent flash.

"...Tuan-tuan sekelian, akhirnya sayasuka berpesan dan berharap semoga tuan-tuan dapat menunjukkan semangat keperwiraan dan taat setia yang tidak berbelah bagi pada setiap masa. Tuan-tuan hendaklah sentiasa berwaspada terhadap ancaman-ancaman yang hendak merosakkan ketenteraman dan kedaulatan negara. Di samping itu tuan tuan juga hendaklah sentiasa bersiap sedia untuk mempertahankan negara dan memberi perkhidmatan pada masa-masa kecemasan apabila dikehendaki oleh negara kita..."

Ladies and gentlemen, finally I would like to leave a message and hope that you gentlemen can show the spirit of heroism and unwavering loyalty to at all times. Ladies should always be vigilant against threats to destroy the peace and sovereignty. In addition, masters should stand ready to defend the country and serve in times of emergency when required by the country

Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad (Born 10th July 1925)

The fourth Prime Minister of MALAYSIA
In office 16th July 1981 – 31st Oct 2003

For his efforts to promote the economic development of the country, Mahathir has been granted the soubriquet of Bapa Pemodenan (Father of Modernization)

Rising living standards, together with Dr. Mahathir's showpiece buildings and outspoken defence of Malaysia's interests, contributed to a sense of national identity, pride and confidence that had not existed before. He put Malaysia on the map, and most Malaysians were pleased about it.


Tun Dr Mahathir blog : www.chedet.cc

Chedet is Tun Mahathir's pen name 


"Kejayaan sesuatu negara itu bergantunglah kepada usaha tiap-tiap rakyat. Pengajaran yang kita dapati daripada negara-negara maju menunjukkan iaitu kemakmuran rakyat bergerak serentak dengan daya pengeluaran dan produktiviti mereka."

The success of a country depends on the efforts of every people. Lessons that we got from the advanced countries shows that the prosperity of the people in sync with productivity and productivity.

"Apakah maknanya simpati dan kesedihan kita, jika nikmat yang dirasai di negara sendiri tidak kita hargai."

What does it mean our sympathy and sorrow, if grace were felt in our own country are not appreciated.

"Amanah asas kejayaan dan berpeganglah kepada amanah setiap kali kita membuat sesuatu"

Trust foundation for the success and hold fast to trust every time we make anything

"Sesungguhnya bangsa yang berjaya ialah bangsa yang rajin dan sanggup menghadapi cabaran hidup."

Truly successful people are the people who work hard and willing to face the challenges of life

"Manusia yang lemah sekalipun jika bersatu padu akan dapat menggoncang dunia. Demikianlah kesannya perpaduan."

A weak man, if united will be able to shake the world. Thus the effect of unity

"Jangan diteliti sejarah negara sendiri sahaja. Hendaklah kita kaji sejarah semua tamadun di dunia ini. Apabila terdapat ketamakan, keutamaan kepada kepentingan diri daripada kepentingan ramai dan pandai mencari kesalahan orang lain sahaja dan lain-lain gejala, satu-satu masyarakat itu akan menjadi lemah dan akhirnya hancur, atau ia akan dijajah semula."

Do not studied the history of our own country only. We should study the history of all civilizations in the world. When there is greed, the priority of self-interest of the public interest and can only find fault with other people and other symptoms, a society will be weakened and eventually destroyed, or it will be colonized again

"Sepanjang sejarah manusia, proses ini berlaku. Ianya harus menjadi pelajaran kepada kita. Jangan kita mendewakan perpecahan, sebaliknya hendaklah kita menerapkan perpaduan semoga apa yang telah kita capai tidak akan hancur, bahkan kemajuan yang lebih tinggi dapat dicapai."

Throughout human history, this process occurs. It should be a lesson to us. Do not we eulogize the split, but should we adopt may unity what we have achieved would not be destroyed, even greater progress can be achieved

"Kemerdekaan sahaja tidak bermakna jika selepas merdeka negara tidak mencapai kemajuan. Sebab itulah setelah mencapai kemerdekaan Kerajaan Malaysia yang merdeka telah berusaha membangunkan negara. Usaha ini telah membawa hasil diluar jangkaan."

Independence alone does not mean that if after independence the country does not achieve progress. That is why after gaining independence the Government of Malaysia has been working to develop an independent country. This effort has brought unexpected results.

"Daripada sebuah tanah jajahan yang mundur, Malaysia sekarang muncul sebagai salah satu daripada negara yang termaju antara negara-negara membangun. Kemungkinan Malaysia menjadi lebih maju dan rakyat Malaysia hidup lebih selesa dan bahagia bukan lagi satu perkara yang mustahil."

From a backward colony, Malaysia has emerged as one of the most developed country among the developing countries. The possibility of a more developed Malaysia and Malaysians are more comfortable and happy life is no longer an impossible matter.

"...bukan kecil tugas kita; meneruskan perjuangan kemerdekaan kita; kerana rupanya selain kemerdekaan; mengisi kemerdekaan itu jauh lebih sengsara..."

...our task is not small; continue our struggle for independence; due to his independence as well; of the nation's far more miserable....

"Jelas rakyat dan negara kita amat bertuah. Maruah dan kedaulatan bangsa dan rakyat kita, dapat kita lindungi dan kita pertahankan. Inilah erti sebenar kemerdekaan di Malaysia."

clearly the citizens of our country is very fortunate. Dignity and sovereignty of the nation and our people, we can protect and defend us. This is the true meaning of independence in Malaysia

"Negara kita adalah tanggungjawab kita. Bukanlah kita angkuh dan anggap kita begitu pandai sehingga tidak perlu kepada orang lain. Kita sanggup belajar dari barat dan timur. Tetapi akhirnya yang akan memutus cara mana yang terbaik yang akan diamalkan atau dilaksanakan oleh kita mestilah kita sendiri."

Our country is our responsibility. We are not arrogant and think we are clever and he did not need to others. We are willing to learn from the west and east. But eventually that will decide the best way to be practiced or carried out by us must be our own.

"Keagungan sesuatu bangsa itu ditentukan oleh kepentingan yang diberikan kepada sejarah. Sejarah merupakan suatu khazanah yang amat bernilai."

The greatness of a nation is determined by the importance given to history. History is a valuable treasure.

"Sejarah adalah gedung pengalaman. Bangsa yang agung adalah bangsa yang menempuh sejarah dan yang mahu mempelajari dari sejarah. Sesuatu bangsa yang tidak mempelajari daripada sejarah akan terus melakukan kesalahan berkali-kali yang akan berakhir dengan keruntuhan bangsa itu. Daripada sejarah kita menghargai kehormatan diri kita."

History is a store of experience. Great nation is a nation that through history and who wish to learn from history. A nation that does not learn from history will continue to commit the offense again and again, which will end with the collapse of the nation. From history we value our dignity.

"Dunia moden adalah dunia perlumbaan. Yang malas akan ketinggalan. Cuma yang berusaha akan berjaya."

The modern world is the world race. The lazy will be left behind. But the effort will succeed.

"..Kita boleh mempunyai pendapat yang berbeza dalam politik negara, tetapi apabila kita berhadapan dengan kemungkinan orang lain cuba menjajah kita, kita patut rapatkan barisan, itulah makna patriotisma. Kita rapatkan barisan dan lupakan tentang perselisihan faham antara kita supaya dapat menumpukan kepada segala usaha untuk mempertahankan negara..."

.....We can have differences of opinion in politics, but when we are faced with the possibility of other people trying to invade us, we should close the line, that is the meaning of patriotism. We close ranks and forget about the misunderstanding between us in order to focus on efforts to defend the country......

Dato' Sri Haji Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak (born 23 July 1953)

The sixth Prime Minister of MALAYSIA
Assumed office 3rd April 2009

He is the son of Malaysia's second prime minister, Tun Abdul Razak and the nephew of Malaysia's third prime minister, Tun Hussein Onn.

Najib entered office as Prime Minister with a focus on domestic economic issues and political reform. On his first day as Prime Minister, Najib announced as his first actions the removal of bans on two opposition newspapers, Suara Keadilan and Harakahdaily, run by the opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim-led People's Justice Party and the Pan Islamic Party, respectively, and the release of 13 people held under the Internal Security Act. Among the released detainees were two ethnic Indian activists who were arrested in December 2007 for leading an anti-government campaign, three foreigners and eight suspected Islamic militants. Najib also pledged to conduct a comprehensive review of the much-criticized law which allows for indefinite detention without trial. In the speech, he emphasized his commitment to tackling poverty, restructuring Malaysian society, expanding access to quality education for all, and promoting renewed “passion for public service.” He also deferred and abandoned the digital television transition plan of all free-to-air broadcasters such as Radio Televisyen Malaysia.

1Malaysia is an on-going campaign announced by Prime Minister Najib Razak on 16 September 2008, calling for the cabinet, government agencies, and civil servants to emphasize ethnic harmony, national unity, and efficient governance.The eight values of 1Malaysia as articulated by Najib Razak are perseverance, a culture of excellence, acceptance, loyalty, education, humility, integrity, and meritocracy

On 2 May 2009, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak announced the government’s plan to develop a New Economic Model that will speed Malaysia's transition to a high income country. The plan will emphasise ways to increase the income and productivity of workers by encouraging knowledge industries and increasing investment from overseas.

Di wajah suci anak-anak ini kulihat sinar
Di hati murni mereka terpahat sebuah impian
Andai sengketa membelenggu sesama
Andai kerakusan menguasai kita
Ke manakah tumpah harapan mereka

Kerana,
Di bahu kitalah terpikul segunung amanah
Di jemala kita terjunjung selaut ikrar
Melunas sumpah, menunai janji

Ayuhlah,
Rakan dan taulan, sahabat dan saingan
Lupakan beza lebuhkan menerima
Bertatihlah bersamaku
Kita berjalan seiringan, kita melangkah ke sehaluan
1 suara, 1 impian, 1 harapan, 1 Malaysia

In the face angelic children I see a ray
In their pure hearts etched a dream
Facing each other in case of disputes
If greed dominate our
Where spilled their expectations

because,
It is precisely our backs on the shoulders of the mountain of trust
In our head terjunjung selaut pledge
Cover the oath, its promise

Come,
Friends and elders, friends and rivals
Forget the difference lebuhkan receive
Bertatihlah with me
We walk hand in hand, we look to the line
1 voice, 1 dream, 1 hope, 1 Malaysia

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