The concept of Madani Malaysia can be extended to the Asean level
The Malaysia Madani CONCEPT initiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim can be expanded to the ASEAN level to drive regional development, said Communications and Digital Minister.
He said he believed civilized ASEAN could also become a reality if the regional block of 10 countries with a population of over 660 million people could drive the growth of their respective countries collectively.
“Malaysia Madani for me is a hope and a prayer so that we can manifest a better Malaysia. There is also an aspect of the role of our relationship with neighboring countries.
“Malaysia alone may not be able to move forward alone, but if we collaborate and work together, see our strength, how we can drive growth in our respective countries collectively within the framework of ASEAN,” he said during a recording session of the Ruang Bicara program on Bernama. TV that will be broadcast at 9 tonight.
Fahmi, however, admitted that it is a big challenge considering that each ASEAN country has a different situation.
In facing the challenge of the digital economy to jointly move forward with the ASEAN countries, Fahmi said he and his counterpart from Singapore, Josephine Teo, will hold the Sixth Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Information and Communication this Saturday.
He will also meet with ASEAN digital ministers on Feb 9 and 10 in the Philippines.
“So I see that I can accompany the Prime Minister to Singapore for a day, that is the first step. Followed by the meeting on Feb 4 and there are several other meetings, my wish and also the ministry’s is that we finally want to bring in investment.
“This will be able to help drive the economic growth of our country, making Malaysia Madani a success and maybe one day making ASEAN Madani a success,” said Fahmi.
The concept of Madani Malaysia which was introduced by the Prime Minister on 19 Jan last has six policy pillars covering sustainability; well-being; creativity; respect; confidence and courtesy.
source – wilayahku
