Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email I was surprised to read this report, so I checked the source at 1Malaysia blog itself.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says there is no restriction on using the “1 Malaysia” name as long as it is according to the guidelines provided.
“Firstly, those who wish to use the 1 Malaysia symbol (logo), must use the official logo design.
“This means the 1 Malaysia font must be applied and the text ‘Malaysia’ at the bottom is to be included.
“The number ‘1’ can be filled with the company logo and other similar styles. Those are permitted,” he said in reply to a question posted by Asman on his blog www.1Malaysia.com.my.
Asman had asked the prime minister on the usage of the 1 Malaysia name and whether it was allowed to be used for an online game that his friend had developed.
Najib also asked that the application of “1 Malaysia” adhere to the aspirational values of the concept.
“For instance, a product or service must be of quality, and present positive features. Other than that, if it is for a company name, the name ‘1 Malaysia’ must be registered with the Registrar of Companies,” he said.
Najib hopes the use of “1Malaysia” reflects all the good characters that he had mentioned, including efficiency, excellence, meritocracy and more.
“So that ‘1Malaysia’ is not abused, but instead is validated in its appearance as well as in its spirit,” he said. – Bernama
Remember, 1Malaysia is supposed to be based on constitution which is not meritocracy in nature due to the “privileges” and “special position” of certain section of the community which leads to “affirmative action” (discrimination in another view). But the statement above says the opposite. So, I’m not clear on what it means. Maybe selective meritocracy or partial meritocracy? Still remain confusing a bit.
