Book on 11 Agendas of Islam, Malaysian PM's Speeches Launched

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Najib Razak on Monday launched his book on the 11 agendas of Islam which covered the government administering the country in the last three years. The 232-page book entitled, 'The Agenda of Islam in National Transformation', contains a collection of the prime minister's speeches and messages relating to Islam. In the book's forward, Najib said the book contained useful agenda and messages which could be easily understood by the people. "The book charts the journey of government led by me, based on the transformation of the national administration system. "From that moment, I started empowering the agenda of Islam in the government's administration. Since then, various parties have been waiting, observing and monitoring my every movement and words," he said. He said, since he began leading the nation's administration, he was very committed and responsible for the well-being of Muslims, and had always ensured they were with the government towards national development. "Extracts of my speeches are clear. They are true stories in my journey in administering the country. "The speeches reflected my thoughts and they are fleshed out by my political secretary, Jailani Ngah," added Najib. The book, published by the Muslim Scholars Secretariat and Yayasan 1Ummah, is complete with attractive pictures and newspaper cuttings. The prime minister hopes the book will convey clear guidance and act as a source of reference for the people on the direction and initiative of the government in upholding the agenda of Islam in the tranformation of the country. -- BERNAMA