Razak Baginda Quotes

If we can increase the share of Islamic finance for the world, countries can benefit - and certainly, Malaysia can benefit from that. ~ Najib Razak

Agreeing to share prosperity, rather than let it divide us, is infinitely preferable to the alternative. ~ Najib Razak

You must make sure that the majority of the people are not marginalized. ~ Najib Razak

Don't gamble the future of your children and Malaysia; think and contemplate because your vote will determine not only the future of the country but also your grandchildren. ~ Najib Razak

Malaysia-Singapore bilateral relations can blossom beautifully if cultivated and nurtured like an orchid plant. ~ Najib Razak

The disappearance of MH370 has tested our collective resolve. ~ Najib Razak

I speak for all Malaysians in expressing my admiration for the Queen and the grace, poise and selflessness with which she has carried out her duties during her long reign. She represents the very best of British traits: dignity, resilience and hard work. ~ Najib Razak

It so happens, in Malaysia, the people who are in a way not doing as well constitute the majority of the people - the Bumiputeras. ~ Najib Razak

Together we will act to bring about national reconciliation, secure Malaysia's economic future, and build a stronger, more harmonious society. ~ Najib Razak

More than 13,000 Malaysians travel to the U.K. to study in British universities every year. ~ Najib Razak

Freedom is the breath of the soul ~ Dr. Dr. Mohammed Abad Al Razak

There's good economic progress in Malaysia. People have a lot to look forward to. ~ Najib Razak

For many years, Myanmar's leadership was largely shut out from the world of international diplomacy. ~ Najib Razak

In any society, there will be the whole spectrum of views. You will get the extremists on the far right and also the far left. ~ Najib Razak

As you know with the Arab Spring, there were no dividends. ~ Najib Razak

What I'm trying to do is get a change in the mindset so people move from a level of mere tolerance to total acceptance and eventually to celebrate diversity. If you feel comfortable with one another, it doesn't matter whether we live in which neighbourhood but we can interact with one another freely. It's a mindset. ~ Najib Razak

Detention without trial is history in Malaysia. ~ Najib Razak

I've made Umno more democratic, more inclusive. Of course, by doing that, I'm putting myself at risk. ~ Najib Razak

We have to prevent loss of life. ~ Najib Razak

Instead of passing on choppy waters to the next generation, we should endeavor to leave them a calmer sea. ~ Najib Razak

The stabilising power of economic union was one of the reasons the E.U. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. ~ Najib Razak

The E.U.'s 500 million citizens enjoy the right to live and work in any of the Union's 27 member states. ~ Najib Razak

Prostitution and corruption are two things that mankind has had to live with for so long. ~ Najib Razak

Many young Muslims see no opportunities for themselves and do not feel they have control over their lives or a stake in their nation's future. Such pessimism leads to disengagement. We risk losing a generation of young Muslims to apathy and extremism. ~ Najib Razak

The world is changing quickly and we must be ready to change with it or risk being left behind. ~ Najib Razak

In our national discourse and in pursuing our national agenda, we must never leave anyone behind. We must reach out to the many who may have been disaffected and left confused by political games, deceit and showmanship. The people first must transcend every level of society. ~ Najib Razak

Over the past months and years, divisions have opened up in Malaysian society. Now it is time for all of us, in government and beyond, to put the bitterness behind us. ~ Najib Razak

If you say something that undermines the stability of the country, then you have to be held accountable. ~ Najib Razak

After choosing monetary union, further political union and workable governance in Europe was always going to be necessary. ~ Najib Razak

People willy-nilly borrow for consumption. Civil servants willy-nilly borrow for consumption and then wonder why they don't have enough money at the end of the month. ~ Najib Razak

Giving subsidies is a two-edged sword. Once you give it, it's very hard to take away subsidies. There's a political cost to taking away subsidies. ~ Najib Razak

Moderate doesn't mean that you're a wimp - far from it. It means that you've chosen a path because you believe that's the only way for global harmony and peace. ~ Najib Razak

Karta (The Creator) and Karim (The beneficient) are the names of the same God.
Razak (The provider) and Rahim (The merciful) are also the names given to Him.
Let no man in his error wrangle over differences in names.
Worship the One God who is the Lord of all. Know that his form is one and He is the One light diffused in all. ~ Guru Gobind Singh

As the leader of Southeast Asia's oldest democracy, I am always keen to share our experiences. In the half-century since independence, we have found that steady reform is the best way to secure lasting stability. It is a process that continues in Malaysia to this day. ~ Najib Razak

In spite of the huge diversity in Malaysia in terms of religion, culture, race, ethnicity and so forth, we've really gone very far in developing this country. ~ Najib Razak

In the space of one lifetime, the Internet has opened up opportunities that were previously inconceivable. ~ Najib Razak