Has memorising the principles made any difference?
Memorising by rote would not help. We should move beyond memorising. As in any system of knowledge, we should look at how to internalise it, and more importantly, how to practise it in our day-to-day dealings with one another as Malaysians. What do you think will come out of emphasising the visions now? I am talking about reviving the consciousness of and commitment to the five visions or objectives. I emphasise the Rukun Negara because in a very short and simple but highly significant manner, it summarises the spirit of the Federal Constitution and the objectives and foundation of the nation. Of course the basic document we should refer to is the Constitution, but the Constitution is a huge legal document which may not be as easily understood. How does Gerakan propose people grasp and understand the visions set forth in the Rukun Negara? First, we need to reprint it in large numbers, and I urge every Malaysian to read through the declaration in terms of the visions and the principles
