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ONE PEOPLE ONE NATION. SAYA ANAK BANGSA MALAYSIA 16 September 2009. “ S aya A nak B angsa M alaysia” THE BEGINNING 25 TH August 2007: Anak Bangsa Fellowship in conjunction with 50 th Merdeka Theme: Commemoration of the Legacy of Bapa Malaysia. “SABM”:THE MOTIVATION.
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ONE PEOPLE ONE NATION SAYA ANAK BANGSA MALAYSIA 16 September 2009
“Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia” • THE BEGINNING • 25TH August 2007: • Anak Bangsa Fellowship in conjunction with 50th Merdeka • Theme: • Commemoration of the Legacy of Bapa Malaysia
“SABM”:THE MOTIVATION • The political system is not focused on forging a National Identity & Consciousness • Nation-Building cannot be left to chance • Real & Urgent need for Civil society to take responsibility & act in a non-partisan manner • The future of the younger generation depends on this
SABM CHARTER • PREAMBLE • DECLARATION • COMMITMENT
PREAMBLE • Recognising that our beloved Malaysia is: • A sovereign and independent member of the global community of nations; • A polity founded on the principles of a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy; • A multi-ethnic, multi-faith and multi-cultural society formed on the basis of a shared choice of membership; • A country built and nurtured by the immeasurable efforts and invaluable contributions of all her people, past and present; • A nation where her people are inextricably bound by a shared history, heritage, a common interest and destiny; • A land blessed with rich natural and human resources. And fully subscribing to the immutable and universal principle that we are all of a single human race and born equal:
DECLARATION • We, Anak Bangsa Malaysia, hereby declare that we are first and foremost Malaysians and Malaysia is our Home. We aspire to be the conscience of the nation and therefore pledge to: • Nurture the spirit of ‘Unity is Strength’ as enunciated in our • Merdeka and Malaysia Day proclamations; • Honour and Uphold the Federal Constitution as the Supreme Law of the Land; • Defend the constitutional provisions of fundamental liberties and equal rights for all citizens; • Respect our fellow citizens irrespective of ethnicity, faith, colour, class or gender; • Oppose all forms of prejudice, discrimination, oppression, persecution and injustice; • Cherish our multi-cultural heritage and celebrate our rich diversity; and • Respect and safeguard our natural and built environment.
COMMITMENT • We, Anak Bangsa Malaysia, herewith undertake to: • Engender a National Mindset to think and act first and foremost as Malaysians; • Engage the Hearts and Minds of our people to rise above the social constructs and divisive forces of ethnicity, faith, colour, class or gender; • Promote the humanitarian Values of inclusiveness, equality and justice for all; • Advance the principles of Good Governance, namely, stewardship, integrity, accountability and transparency; • Educate our people to be responsible and caring Global Citizens contributing to peace, prosperity and sustainable development. We are committed to actualising the spirit and substance of Anak Bangsa Malaysia – “One People, One Nation’. Towards this end, we are determined to take this message to the PEOPLE.
WHAT IS “SABM”? • A non-partisan People’s Movement for 21st century Malaysia
WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY “Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia” ? • 1. RELATIONSHIP WITH CITIZENS • Respect our fellow Malaysians as equals, irrespective of ethnicity, class, colour, creed or gender; • Promote Inclusiveness & Social Justice; • Honour & Celebrate Diversity.
WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY “Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia” ? • 2. RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATION-STATE • Honour & Uphold the Federal Constitution as the Supreme Law; • Advance the Principles of Good Governance.
WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY “Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia” ? • 3. RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY • Educate & Engage Malaysians to be Responsible Global Citizens; • Contribute to Global Peace, Prosperity & Sustainable Development.
SABM’s MISSION • To Engender a National Mindset of • One People, One Nation
SABM’s GOAL • TO ACTUALISE THE SPIRIT AND SUBSTANCE OF ANAK BANGSA MALAYSIA – • “ONE PEOPLE, • ONE NATION”
SABM’s AGENDA • Promote the ABM CHARTER • Activities: • a) VOTER EDUCATION • b) NO2ISA , YES2ATA ++ • c) GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP ISSUES
FURTHER STEPS: 2009/2010 • Round Table with Smart Partners • Dialogue with Political Parties • Regional Road Shows
FURTHER STEPS: 2009/2010 • A proposal for an Anti Terrorism Act targeted specifically to address the issue of terrorism and confer powers for preventing terrorism • The act incorporates checks and balances in order to prevent its abuse and at the same time provide for powers where genuine threats need to be prevented.
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