PM: Malaysians lack fighting spirit


PEKAN, 11 Jan -- Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (tengah) diiringi oleh kanak-kanak masyarakat Orang Asli yang berpakaian tradisional ketika hadir merasmikan projek Penyusunan Semula Kampung (PSK) Orang Asli Bangkong dan Jalinan Mesra Masyarakat Orang Asli di sini, hari ini. --fotoBERNAMA (2014) HAKCIPTA TERPELIHARA

PEKAN: Malaysians in general still lack strong will and fighting spirit to strive for success, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Citing Japan and South Korea as examples, Najib said despite having no natural resources, both countries were now developed nations and economically advanced due to their human capital development.

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