"If the cultures of the non-indigenous peoples are made the basis of a Malaysian national culture, then Malaysia would become simply an appendage... of the countries from which those cultures come."

"Ethnicity remains a thorn in the Malaysian body, stifling change and progress. But there is no choice for Malaysia and Malaysians. We just have to continue our efforts to bring the different ethnic groups together."

"The world is going through a very difficult period. The whole banking system is now being questioned and with it the financing of international trade and investments."

"The only choice left to us is to make everyone equally unhappy... even the indigenous people are not getting all that they ask for, and are consequently just as unhappy and dissatisfied."

"Malay culture is really a mixed culture in which elements of Chinese and Indian cultures have been absorbed, albeit modified in form."

"The task of moulding a common national culture and to integrate people of differing ethnic groups is... much more difficult today than it was before."

"The New Economic Policy was conceived with the view to remove the identification of race with economic function."

"The multiracial nature of our society is a fact. It is something that every Malaysian must accept, live and cope with."

"We look forward to a world characterised by sincere and constructive partnership and cooperation between the developed and more fortunate countries and the developing and less fortunate ones for their mutual benefit."

"Science, as we know it, is not value-free. This is more so with social sciences. And certainly, a subject such as ethnic relations, which tends to have an emotional overtone cannot be expected to be presented or analysed with pure objectivity."

"While elements of the racial cultures of the different ethnic groups are incorporated into the national culture, each race continues to practise its distinct culture in the environment of its own society."

"High interest rates in a nation which lives on credit mean lowered consumption, lowered inventories and lowered investments."

"To be otherwise is to delude ourselves. It is a reality that we have to accept and live with... societies must learn to cope with ethnic problems if the world and human civilisation is to have a meaningful future."

"The National Front is a team. Its strength lies in its team spirit."

"We believe that the people who should inherit this country and continue with the struggle to achieve our national aspiration shall be the people who believe and uphold the Rukunegara."

"In our interdependent world we have to help and stand by each other."

"Only a strong Government can champion the cause of the people and bring stability and prosperity to the country."

"Everyone should instill in himself a sense of responsibility both to himself and to his country."

"If we can improve our attitudes and regard waste in all its forms as an unforgivable crime directed against ourselves, then we will achieve that high level of productivity so essential to our national development."

"Today many traditional ways and customs of our forefathers seem to dissipate readily and be discarded."

"Japan’s greatest asset is human resource in the form of disciplined, hard working people."

"No one is indispensable because everyone is indispensable."

"A bored worker is as bad as a bored player. He does not win. A bored worker does not produce."

"Malaysia welcomes the setting up of the Coalition Government of Democratic Kampuchea under the Presidency of His Highness Prince Sihanouk as a positive step towards the peaceful resolution of the Kampuchea issue."

"What we need is a drastic change in attitude on the part of everybody concerned."

"Work should be enjoyed in the same way that we enjoy playing."

"Scientific and technological knowledge like all other forms of knowledge, we believe, increases as you share it with others."

"There are things that we can change. There are others that we cannot change. Is it worthwhile to knock our heads against stone walls or should we use the prepared passage or the soft spots which will let us through."

"The only answer is greater productivity."

"The poor countries need help — not handouts, but a helping hand for their development."

"Stretches of ocean lie between our lands but it is never too far or too difficult for us to keep in touch."

"The recession is a man-made recession, cooked up in the capitals of some powerful industrialised countries."

"Malaysia as a member of ASEAN is committed to improve the quality of life of our peoples and to enhance their general well-being."

"We have made it clear that we cannot accept military intervention as a means of settling a zonal problem."

"We firmly believe that such a solution would pave the way for the realisation of our objective of a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality in Southeast Asia."

"If your shares or your companies are up for sale then we reserve the right to buy if we think that it is worthwhile."

"We do hope that actual direct trade with the Netherlands will increase."

"We are happy to see increased interest by Dutch businessmen in investment opportunities in Malaysia."

"Your visit stimulates not only the common desire to enhance further our bilateral relations but also reinforces the political will and commitment to the search for peace for the benefit of all concerned."

"We will not nationalise or expropriate in any way."

"I have no doubt that your visit will further strengthen the relations and foster greater cooperation between our two countries."

"Your support for the aspirations of the developing countries to effect structural changes to the international economic order cannot go without special mention."

"Malaysia has of late become disenchanted with what is said to be a free market for commodity trading, particularly tin."

"Your Excellency's visit which is the first by a Prime Minister of the Netherlands is indeed an honour for Malaysia."

"We share identical views on many issues of regional and international importance."

"The prices of our primary commodities are set by conveniently labelled 'supply and demand forces' located in the industrial countries."

"The developing countries must seek ways and means of gaining entree into the market place. They should do so not individually but in cooperation with each other."

"We are urging a producers' association, not in order to jack up prices or to hold the world to ransom, but in order to get fair prices while continuing to stay in the market."

"For Malaysia and other developing countries it is a case of 'heads I lose, tails you win' all the time."

"As non-aligned countries, both the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Malaysia can play a constructive role in bringing about the peace that we so desire in our respective regions."