By Datuk Huan Cheng Guan
President, Centre for Political Awareness
There is no better way to for our Prime Minister to celebrate his 61st birthday today than to rest in the satisfaction of knowing he accomplished his mission for MH17 and Malaysia. Standing tall in the hearts of many Malaysians and in media locally and internationally, Datuk Seri Najib remains humble even when accolades are being given to him. No one, not even his close aides, knew that he had been elegantly silent and steadfast in his one vision, one mission via secret calls to negotiate the release of the remains of nearly 300 victims of Flight MH17 and the two black boxes from separatist-held territory. PM Najib succeeded whilst others failed. Syabas!
A cursory glance at many headlines will reveal the deep awe and respect many leaders and writers have of our beloved Prime Minister. And there is reason for that. While others were on a finger-pointing mission, our PM soldiered on, aided by only a handful of confidants, and worked through intermediaries to negotiate with rebel leader Alexander Borodai.
The burden of responsibility was on our Prime Minister to uphold national prestige and to work for the benefit of all concerned in the MH17 tragedy. Armed with years of diplomatic negotiations in SEA such as with the government of Philippines and Myanmar, PM Najib took the bull by its horns and negotiated directly on his own with Borodai via a translator.
For sure, the journey to successfully brokering the deal must have been punctuated by heart-stopping moments but PM Najib prevailed, persisted and used all his might and strength to push through the deal.
It takes a LOT of guts, diplomacy, tact, strategy, presence of mind, steadfastness and character to have the peace of mind and heart to shine in such a delicate situation. And he did it beautifully. Today, PM Najib is shining for all the world to see that indeed - Malaysia has a fantastic Prime Minister who is at best in the worst case scenario. When the light dimmed, he shone magnificently and the world is applauding with admiration.
His trademark of silent elegance is now an unforgettable insignia of his remarkable leadership.
Never once in his position has he ever uttered any retaliative, defensive or negative remarks in response to all the unfair criticisms or malicious rumours many Malaysians hurled at him or his beloved wife. He never gave up his love or mission for Malaysia and Malaysians but plodded on demi negara. This is the mark of true leadership.
All who have ever condemned our Prime Minister should now retract their words and behold for themselves the real PM Najib whom they were programmed or brainwashed not to see.
Where Anwar Ibrahim could only travel overseas to various tv stations to shame Malaysia regarding MH370, PM Najib remained in Malaysia, negotiated and restored that shine to our country to bring hope to those who are hurting from the MH17 tragedy.
We have a steadfast and resilient Prime Minister, even if weighed down by all the negative comments about him or his efforts, persisted in all his visions and missions for this nation. Unwavering in his leadership and commitment to the country, he has always remained positive. This time, he took on the other side in a one-on-one tackle and emerged the champion!
The whole country can be against PM Najib but he is always there FOR this country - near or far, trifle or critical issues because he loves Malaysia and wants the best for Malaysians even if others think otherwise.
Thank you, Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib, for all you have done and for showing us your mark of true leadership.You lived out your words to work quietly in the service of a better outcome.
Malaysia and Malaysians are proud of you!
Selamat Hari Lahir, Perdana Menteri Malaysia Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
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