MALAYSIANS can be assured that their future and the country’s is in the hands of a government that is capable of delivering the goods, said Prime Minister Najib Razak.

He said his promise of a brighter future was not empty talk or pipe dream but based on reality because it has been proven with the various facilities and infrastructure provided by the government.

“Your future is in good hands. No need to look left, no need to look right, no need to swallow the promises what more the hatred spread around by other parties.

“Hold fast to the existing government, we will take you to a better future Malaysia’s name will shine on the international stage,” he said when opening Expo Negaraku 2017 in Kuala Lumpur tonight.

He said Malaysia was already a highly respected country with no less than the President of China Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump holding it in high regard.

Najib said the respect accorded by the world leaders proved that Malaysia was not a country that can be looked down upon and was on the right track to a future that will bring blessings for the people.

“World leaders respect us. China’s president, US president respect us, the leaders of other countries the same,” he said, adding that only a small number of leaders in the country belittled him.

On the expo, Najib said it was the best way not only to provide comprehensive information on the nation’s progress but also provide a platform for the people to enjoy a virtual experience on infrastructure developed and to be developed by the government.

He noted that the government had systematic and structured plans to provide infrastructure for the people and the expo would send a clear message on what is in store.

“That is why I told (Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department) Abdul Rahman Dahlan that I wanted this expo to be way different from the ones we held before. I wanted an expo using state-of-the art technology, sophisticated.

“Thus, this expo has interactive elements like touch screen, enabling visitors to have virtual experience.”

Expo Negaraku 2017 is an exhibition on current and future infrastructure to give the people a glimpse of the lifestyle that lies ahead.

The Expo Negaraku 2017 is a collaboration by the Economic Planning Unit with the Transport Ministry; Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry; Telekom Malaysia; National Film Development Corporation; and Kuala Lumpur City Hall. – Bernama, November 15, 2017.