Najib Razak Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“I think the rise of China is inevitable, because China has moved from a low-cost producer, at low levels of technology, to higher levels of technology, and because it's very competitive, even in some high-tech products they offer at very competitive rates - much lower than their competitors.”

“It's very alarming to see what's happening in the Muslim world. And it's about time we come to our senses and realize that moderation is the only path that will ensure peace and stability for the Muslim world, and for the wider world.”

“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.”

“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.”

“As a leader of a majority-Muslim nation, I believe Islamic countries must better understand what young people aspire to.”

“As you know with the Arab Spring, there were no dividends.”

“For many decades, Myanmar was on the receiving end of very public diplomatic scoldings, often backed up by sanctions.”

“I'm quite an advocate of free trade.”

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

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