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News & Media | 26 Years As Gerakan President
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On Party Leaders and Members 

 

1981 NDC
27.       To be an effective political movement, we have to strengthen our structure and organisation so that we can move forward in unison.  Gerakan members have proven themselves to be dedicated and disciplined.  Gerakan representatives in all levels of Government have proven themselves to be clean, honest and efficient.  This is something we are very proud of, and this has provided the greatest impetus for the surge, which has gradually been built up, to join Gerakan.

1982 NDC

  1. In any political process, leadership changes are inevitable. The strength of any party is dependant on the ability of its leadership to adapt to changes. In this respect, we have to emulate our beloved Nasional Advisor, Y.A.B. Dr. Lim Chong Eu who so successfully ensured a smooth transition when he relinquished his position as President of the Party in 1980. This should be an example for other leaders to follow. Those by age or otherwise who are unable to lead anymore, has not only the responsibility to prepare continuity in leadership, but to relinquish their posts when the time approaches. This does not mean that younger members could go around criticizing older leaders and generally causing an air of suspicion and bad faith in their haste of ascend to positions. There must be dignity in this process of handing over. If there are choices to be made then let us make our democratic choices in a matured fashion. The party requires this matured approach to the changes of leadership and members are required to follow closely party constitutional procedures in guiding them through this process of change.
  2. The Gerakan is a Party with firm principles and definite objectives. Only those who can accept our total commitment to a Malaysian political philosophy and are fully committed to the task of creating a just and equitable society for all have been accepted into the party fold. The Party in expanding its membership has carefully sustained its political integrity. We adhere firmly to the policy of quality in political dedication and not quantity of members. There is no limit to the number of supporters the party will seek to gather around us. We consider that membership in the Gerakan is a privilege and not a right. The most important attribute that we demand from every single member is that he is completely Malaysian in his commitment to serve the people and the nation.
  3. The members of Gerakan come from various ethnic groups, from all walks of life and they hold different religious beliefs. They are bound together to work for an integrated society in which the various patterns of ethnic heritage, linguistic and cultural backgrounds are woven into a Malaysia way of life and a Malaysian identity. To the Gerakan members, to be a Malaysian does not mean that one must become any less a member of his ethnic community, but that over and above his own heritage he must resolutely strive to understand the sensitivities and aspirations of the other ethnic communities and together blend and integrate into a Malaysian society. They are equally bound together to work against any unfairness and injustice in their resolution to strive for a fair and just society for all.

1985 NDC

  1. Many such people have indeed joined us. They include academicians, professionals, educationists, trade unionists, workers, farmers and many others. With such talent and a huge reservoir of grass root support, our party can and should now enter into view phase of consolidation where the development and implementation of the party’s lie in politics, economics, education and culture should take precedence over all else. This will place us in a position to play a more meaningful and effective role in the affairs of the country.

1986 NDC
38.       In addition to inculcating political consciousness and ideological commitment, our party leaders will also need to emphasize the training of other skills and qualities among our members: organizational ability, teamwork spirit, objective analysis and problem solving skills, democratic work style, etc. The days of empty sloganeering and politicking are over. What we need today are people who can "deliver the goods". Having expanded our ranks rapidly in recent years, we must now consolidate and intensify our internal training programs for our rank and file so as to bring out the highest qualities in them.

39.       Overall, I am happy with the progress that the party has made so far in its ideological and organizational consolidation work, although much remains to be done. While the exact date of the General Election has yet to be announced, our party is ever ready to face the challenge. In every constituency where we hope to contest, there has been no shortage of suitable candidates. Our final selection of candidates will be based ultimately en their ability and commitment to serve the people and to uphold the party's ideology. When the time comes, I am confident that our party members will be mature enough to set aside whatever personal allegiances and place party interests above self. While stressing the importance of the quality of our candidates, we must not, however, forget that it is upon the strength of their grassroots support that victory can be achieved.

1990 NDC
21.       I thank Party members for their confidence in electing me as the President again for a fourth term. It has been a pleasure for me in these last 10 years in having the privilege of leading the party, as party members in general have been disciplined, united and very helpful. The party is more united today as has been shown through the smoothness of the elections at every level of the party organisation whether it be at branches, divisions, state level or for both the Youth and the Wanita Movements. I urge party members to continue the discipline shown and be united in purpose in building up the party.

1991 NDC
18.       Saudara-saudari, our ability to retain a majority of the seats in Penang, thus foiling the dream of Mr. Lira Kit Siang, was due in no small measure to the leadership provided by our much respected leader and founder member, Saudara Tun Datuk Dr. Lim Chong Eu. Despite his age, and true to the spirit of a good soldier, he led our party into what was to be a difficult war. While he fell in battle, our party survived the war and emerged victorious. For his sacrifices, I would like, on behalf of all members of Parti Gerakan, to offer our heartfelt thanks to him. His unselfish attitude in sacrificing himself for the larger interests of the party has touched our hearts. I do hope Saudara Tun Dr. Lim's spirit of nation before party and party before self will be emulated by all in our party, irrespective of rank.

19.       I would also like to take this opportunity to place on record our appreciation to yet another old party faithful and stalwart, Saudara Tan Sri Dato' Khoo Kay For. Saudara Tan Sri Khoo has been with us since the very inception of our party. Like Saudara Tun Dr. Lim, he too has rendered his services to the party with distinction. But for them and the many other comrades who have stuck with the party through thick and thin, Parti Gerakan would not have remained in power in Penang today. Lest you forget, this is the 22nd straight year our party has been at the helm of the state administration in Penang. This is certainly no mean achievement. For this, we have a