KUALA LUMPUR: The substitution of the word "pembangunan” (development) with "kemajuan” (progress) in the Bahasa Malaysia name of the Rural and Regional Development Ministry gives more significance to its efforts, says Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic).
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said while both words signified advancement and upgrade, the meaning of "development” usually carried a wider dimension and "progress”, which is part of development, refers to going forward with a clearer objective.
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