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Nazir is not anti-Malay, he's for all M'sians8:34AM Jun 12, 2013

YOURSAY 'The infighting in Umno is such that even the PM's brother is not spared. The powerbrokers are moving in on the top post and are attacking his siblings first.'

Now it's Nazir Razak who is 'anti-Malay'

FellowMalaysian: By giving AirAsia X CEO Azran Osman Rani a pat on his shoulder, CIMBgroup chief executive officer Nazir Razak has gained respect from the business circle in light ofthe harsh and unfair pelting Azran has received recently from Malay rights groups, includingUtusan Malaysia.

Having a clear and a no-nonsense attitude as the CEO of AirAsiaX, Azran rightly deservedNazir's praise though Nazir's action does not seemed to have gone down well with dissenters.

Azran examplifies the qualities of a towering Malay whose achievements and ability is notdictated nor gauged by the trappings of his own race but rather through fair dealings and a good

dose of respect for fellow human beings.

Ksn: Nazir, the whole country welcomes your stand on this issue and your earlier reference tothe bastardisation of the NEP (your choice of words).

The Malay NGOs do not understand, or pretend not to understand, why you supported the viewof Azran about Utusan's racial insults against the Chinese on the election results.

You did that because what was said was not only racial but completely uncalled for and it wasalso unfair to the people of this country, who have the right to comment on issues like that,including Azran.

Thanks Nazir, keep coming out with such mature views for the good of Malaysia and Malaysiansof all races. It is time for all to stop being racist and talk about revenge just because peopleexercised their constitutional rights, for example, in the GE.

Absalom: "We are very disappointed with Nazir's statement because, despite leading a famedconglomerate in Asean, he is trapped in a mindset that sidelines the sentiment and sensitivity ofhis own Malay race," said Muslim Consumer Association of Malaysia.

Huh? What mindset do these people want? One that condemns those who vote for theopposition? Just because people vote for Pakatan Rakyat, they become traitors and betrayers ofthe race? A mindset that does not question any wrongs? What insane logic is that?

Even more insane is, just because guys like Azran and Nazir are successful (which I like to thinkis because of their own merit rather than anything else), they should support members of theirethnic group, like defend newspapers which carry insensitive seditious articles.

Articles that are politically motivated to incite ill-feelings among people of different races?

YouAreNotAlone: Nazir and Azran are great Malay leaders. All of us, regardless whether we areMalays, Chinese, Indians, Kadazans, etc, should look up and learn from them.

It takes hard work and righteousness to become what they are now. They are the real leaderswho know how to catch their own fish. Not like those NGOs who only know how to condemn other

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races and beg for fish from their BN masters. Pity them, for they do not know how to fish forthemselves.

Lvbala: Bravo Nazir. Your kind of Malay leads by example. You don't talk about one race butyour words are for all Malaysians.

Clearwater: I don't think Nazir and Azran are in the least bit anti-Malay. However, being smartindependent-minded individuals, there is every likelihood they are also thoroughly anti-idiot.

Quigonbond: This is turning out to be a rather bizarre situation. Utusan operates by takinginstructions from the Umno president, if not the supreme council. Yet Utusan is whacking thepresident's brother, Nazir.

One has to wonder if Najib has the real levers of power anymore or are the little Napoleons allbreaking loose?

Pengundi: Infighting just before Umno GE?

6th Generation Immigrant: Please PM Najib Razak, say something intelligent quickly in order thatMalay daily Utusan and all the Malay NGOs can decide whether or not to lump you in the same

basket as Nazir and Arzan.

As a PM for all Malaysians, you must show leadership. Umno has created a monster it cannotnow control so you must decide which side to support.

Lim Chong Leong: The infighting in Umno is such that even the PM's brother is not spared. Thepower brokers are moving in on the top post and are attacking his siblings first.

The noose is tightening round Najib's neck. Soon they will be unleashing the carpetman again.

Jeremy Ng: These NGO are not 'dumb' but pure opportunists. Speaking up against Utusan whoprovoke and promote racial/religious disharmony is not anti-Malay. These are the people who areputting and correcting the wrong perception of the Malays.

Now that Perkasa is taking a 'rest' after its leadership election defeat, we seen an emergence ofmore opportunist NGOs to play the instigating role.

Fair Play: If a non-Malay speaks up for Azran, it is anti-Malay. If a Malay speaks up for Azran, itis also anti-Malay. If no Malaysian speaks up for these NGOs, that has to be ultimate anti-Malay. Ireally can't understand the psyche of these NGOs.

If a prominent or successful member of their community voiced his or her opinion, the standardanswers would be such as they have "forgotten their roots, and a traitor to their race and religion",etc.

With such a siege mentality, I wonder how long it would it take to unshackle their mind before

they can stand tall among Malaysians from all communities.

I suppose with these NGOs, mediocrity is really what they want and definitely form takesprecedence over substance.

Baiyuensheng: You know what, this will start a renaissance of Malay resilience and the rise ofthe moderate Malays.

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Hopefully, this group will push the rest to rise up to the challenge. The Chinese are tired of beingaccused of everything that is wrong with the Malays. Enough of the crutches already and wiselyspend my taxes.

ABU_sed!!: If it is the bitterness that these Malay NGOs are talking about, perhaps they shouldask Umno who has been running this country since independence?

AirAsia X CEO finds backing from Najibs brother for speaking his mindon Utusan

June 10, 2013

Azran has come under fire after criticising Utusan Malaysia for its racial instigation.KUALALUMPUR, June 10 Once scorched for speaking his mind, Azran Osman Rani earned highpraise today from CIMB Group CEO Datuk Seri Nazir Razak, who commended the AirAsia Xchief executives forthright manner as the mark of a leader.

The captain of the long-haul budget airline, which will be making its market debut next month, had

been the public target of Umno-owned Utusan Malaysias venom for much of last month, after hecriticised the Malay broadsheet for what he saw as racial instigation in the aftermath of the May 5polls that split the country apart.

Nazir, the lead banker for AirAsia Xs listing on Malaysias main bourse, praised Azran forspeaking his mind and doing what he believed was the right thing.

That is the mark of a leader, Nazir said at AirAsia Xs prospectus launch here this morning.

The remarks appeared to be in reference to Azrans run-in with Utusan Malaysia, although Nazirmade no specific mention of the newspaper.

The younger brother to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak added that it was these qualities in

the airlines management team which had seen it register a 70 per cent annual growth in itsrevenues since it launched its first flight in November 2007.

Azran had come under the right-wing dailys hammer last month after criticising Utusan on hisTwitter account, @azranosmanrani, for what he reportedly saw as a racial instigation in theaftermath of the May 5 polls.

He was also reported to have criticised Malay group Perkasa for its hardline stance as anirrelevant organisation that had caused Malays to be myopic.

In response, the paper had published daily views from Perkasa leaders, the Muslim ConsumersSociety of Malaysia and pro-Umno activists who slammed Azran, branding him arrogant and aMalay who had forgotten his roots.

AirAsia X chairman Tan Sri Rafizah Aziz and director Datuk Seri Kalimullah Hassan had alsocome under attack from various groups after the duo had defended Azrans comments.

Self-declared Malay rights champion Perkasa, the Ex-Servicemen Association of Malaysia,Malaysian Reformists Movement and the Malaysian Malay Network were among the groups thatlashed out at both Rafidah and Kalimullah and demanded the duo apologise for their remarksagainst Utusan which they say is the voice of the Malays.

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Perkasas acting president Datuk Abdul Rahman Bakar had rallied to the papers defence andblasted Azran, saying the latter could not have climbed up to his present position without theMalay power fought for by Utusan Malaysia.

Has Azran never thought also that the licence issued by the government to AirAsia is because atfirst the airline was owned by Malays? Abdul Rahman was quoted as saying in one such report.

On May 19, Utusan columnist Awang Selamat the nom-de-plume for the papers collectiveeditorial voice told the Umno-owned paper to stop taking the airlines ads until its sistercompanys chief executive apologises for criticising the broadsheets racist piece.

Awang would like to suggest that the Utusan Group not accept any AirAsia ad as long as there isno apology. Let the companys advertisement go to another paper, but not Utusan.

Without AirAsia, Awang Selamat will not have any problem. Furthermore, the value of theadvertisement given is very small, lower than advertisements for herbal and hair treatments, itsaid.

The columnist also compared Asias biggest budget flier to Malaysia Airlines (MAS), anddescribed the national carrier as having better service and a strong nationalist spirit.

To those who serve we are polite, especially the Malaysian airline whose service is better andthick with nationalism, it said.

Malay NGOs slam Najibs brother for backing AirAsia

X CEO

By Boo Su-Lyn

June 11, 2013

KUALA LUMPUR, June11 Malay-Muslim groups attacked CIMB Group chief executive Datuk Seri Nazir

Razak today for defending AirAsia X leader Azran Osman Rani, labelling him a Malay

who has forgotten his roots.

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Nazir(picture) praised the captain of the long-haul budget airline yesterday for making a

stand against Umno-owned Malay newspaper Utusan Malaysias purported racial

instigation after the May 5 general polls, with the younger brother of Prime MinisterDatuk Seri Najib Razak saying it showed the mark of a leader.

Nazir and Azran are the two best examples of Malays who fit the proverb, Sepertikacang lupakan kulit, said the Malay-Muslim NGO Coalition in a statement today.

Hello Nazir and Azran, remember your roots and dont ever be proud or arrogantbecause of your money, status and wealth. What you two possess are the fruit of the hard

labour of your Malay ancestors, who sacrificed their life, soul and spirit to defend this

blessed land, it added.

Utusan Malaysia attacked Azran for most of last month after the airline executivecriticised the right-wing broadsheet on his Twitter account, @azranosmanrani, for what

he reportedly saw as racial instigation in the aftermath of the divisive 13th general

election.

He was also reported to have criticised Malay group Perkasa for its hardline stance as anirrelevant organisation that had caused Malays to be myopic.

In response, the paper published daily views from Perkasa leaders, the Muslim

Consumers Society of Malaysia and pro-Umno activists who censured Azran, branding

him arrogant and a Malay who had forgotten his roots.

AirAsia X chairman Tan Sri Rafizah Aziz and director Datuk Seri Kalimullah Hassan

had also come under attack from various groups after the duo had defended Azrans

comments.

Malay rights group Perkasa, the Ex-Servicemen Association of Malaysia, MalaysianReformists Movement and the Malaysian Malay Network were among the groups that

lashed out at both Rafidah and Kalimullah and demanded the duo apologise for their

remarks against Utusan, which they say is the voice of the Malays.

The Malay-Muslim NGO coalition also said today that not many Malays were asfortunate as Nazir, who was born in an upper middle-class family with his older brother

Najib and late father, Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, as prime ministers, besides having a

cousin, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, as Defence Minister.

Nazir, in his ivory tower, of course would never have experienced the bitterness anddifficulties that impoverished Malays face, it said.

Azran, on the other hand, is a nephew to an... opposition leader who is known for

splitting the country, destroying political stability and threatening national security by

organising a series of illegal rallies across the country, just because he is disappointed for

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failing to achieve his ambitions of reaching Putrajaya, added the coalition, referring to

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

NEP deviated from Its Original Purpose,

says Nazir RazakAugust 14, 2010

August 14, 2010

Nazir Razak :NEP deviated from Its Original Purpose

by Regina Lee@http://www.malaysiakini.com

To be sure, Banker and Economist, Nazir Razak has been brave andconsistent with regard to his opinion that the NEP needs reform. But the

big question is whether his brother, Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak, has

the political will to push through the reform especially with

Mahathir/PERKASA looking over his shoulders.

Najib must take risks, if he is to be regarded as a true Malaysian leader. If he

shows resolve in the pursuit of reforms (and IMF urges him on), then

Malaysians will rally round and support him. We do not want business

as usual stuff anymore. Let us bury Mahathirism (crony capitalism) for

good.Din Merican

In the harshest rebuke yet of the abuse of the New Economic Policy (NEP), CIMB Group

CEO Nazir Abdul Razak described the NEP as having been bastardised by deviatingfrom its original purpose.

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I have strong opinions about how the NEP has been bastardised over the years, he said

in a question-and-answer session after delivering a talk at the Chinese Economic

Congress this afternoon.

According to Nazir (right), while the NEP has come a long way from the social

engineering experiment originally aimed at eradicating poverty, the policy has sinceappeared to enrich small pockets of people.

At that time, no one knew what the outcome would be. It was a social engineeringexperiment that no one had ever done before in any country. So they gave it 20 years.

And they felt that after 1969, they had to give it a try.

But now it is so embedded in everything that we do in every part of the government, in

every part of businesses that it has become a problem.

And today, every time I mention the NEP, I get blasted, lamented Nazir, when fielding

a question from the floor on his thoughts on the policy.

What I dont understand is giving these

people Approved Permits (AP). That shouldgo.

If you just want a small number of people to

make money, might as well just give them

money, said Nazir, was reported to be thehighest-paid GLC CEO back in 2007,

drawing in an income of RM9.35 million

then.

Incidentally, the main architect of the New Economic Policy when it was drawn up in1971 was Nazirs own father, the countrys second prime minister Tun Abdul Razak

Hussein.

Ignore extremist groups

Boldly departing from the normal comfort zone, the banker also said that the affirmative

action needs a relook. Now we need to address what kind of affirmative action we wantto have. It is so infused in everything. But we will one day need to confront it one way or

another, said Nazir, who is the younger brother of current PM Najib Razak.

The NEP officially came to an end in 1990, but its policies still continue to this day.Najib has announced a New Economic Model back in March to reform and rebuild the

Malaysian economy.

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However, details still remain to be made public. Speaking after delivering his luncheon

address titled Strength in Diversity, Beyond the Rhetoric, Nazir also told the mainly

Chinese participants to look beyond party calls advocating the rights of their own race.

Careful not to name names, he advised the participants to ignore them when asked on

his stand on such groups.

We have to accept that in a free and open society, we have to expect extremes. A few

noisy people in the corner do not make up the majority or represent the majority.

We as the majority have the strength to ignore them. Dont get too caught up with whatothers are saying, or what they are doing. Dont waste your time engaging with them, he

said.

Earlier, Nazir also pointed out that he is a descendant of an immigrant family. I told Tan

Siok Choo (grand-daughter of one of MCAs founding members Tan Cheng Lock) that

her family came to this country earlier than my family, he said in between chuckles.

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