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Thursday, January 8, 2004

Najib pledges loyalty and full dedication - Daily Express

NAJIB on Wednesday pledged to help Abdullah in administering the country with loyalty and dedication.

He said as required of a Deputy Prime Minister, he was willing to work with full dedication and muster the skills and abilities to implement the work that needed to be done.

Najib was speaking at his maiden press conference as the new Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister at the Defence Ministry in Kuala Lumpur.

He said he was aware of the heavy responsibilities entrusted to him but was confident of discharging them to the best of his abilities with the prayers and co-operation of all Malaysians.

He also thanked the Prime Minister for placing his confidence in him to serve as his deputy.

“I am determined to be a deputy who is able to help the Prime Minister to the best of my abilities in implementing the Government policies and agenda laid down by him,” said Najib, who is also the Defence Minister.

Najib said he would focus on the Prime Minister’s agenda to come up with a more efficient government and delivery system and combat corruption.

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