The world is changing quickly and we must be ready to change with it or risk being left behind.
In spite of the huge diversity in Malaysia in terms of religion, culture, race, ethnicity and so forth, we've really gone very far in developing this country.
My priority is to ensure peace and harmony in Malaysia. That is uppermost in my mind.
I think the rise of China is inevitable, because China has moved from a low-cost producer, at low levels of technology, to higher levels of technology, and because it's very competitive, even in some high-tech products they offer at very competitive rates - much lower than their competitors.
This mandate that I seek is about continuity and sustainability against disruption and stagnation, about moving forward versus regressing. We have to safeguard what we have already achieved. We cannot put at risk what we have; we cannot gamble away our future.
For many years, Myanmar's leadership was largely shut out from the world of international diplomacy.
Many young Muslims see no opportunities for themselves and do not feel they have control over their lives or a stake in their nation's future. Such pessimism leads to disengagement. We risk losing a generation of young Muslims to apathy and extremism.
I would argue that Asean has been instrumental in driving both economic growth and political development, and that there can be no clearer example than its relations with Myanmar.
Giving subsidies is a two-edged sword. Once you give it, it's very hard to take away subsidies. There's a political cost to taking away subsidies.
We can transform the government and the economy, as well as democracy, in Malaysia.
Agreeing to share prosperity, rather than let it divide us, is infinitely preferable to the alternative.
You should allow professors to become really outstanding academicians, recognised worldwide, and you should reward them.
Instead of passing on choppy waters to the next generation, we should endeavor to leave them a calmer sea.
What I'm trying to do is get a change in the mindset so people move from a level of mere tolerance to total acceptance and eventually to celebrate diversity. If you feel comfortable with one another, it doesn't matter whether we live in which neighbourhood but we can interact with one another freely. It's a mindset.
Anything to do with any new form of tax, like consumption tax in Japan, carbon tax in Australia, these are big issues that cannot be easily decided.
I speak for all Malaysians in expressing my admiration for the Queen and the grace, poise and selflessness with which she has carried out her duties during her long reign. She represents the very best of British traits: dignity, resilience and hard work.
You must make sure that the majority of the people are not marginalized.
Together we will act to bring about national reconciliation, secure Malaysia's economic future, and build a stronger, more harmonious society.
The disappearance of MH370 has tested our collective resolve.
The world is shifting from a hegemonic era, where the United States dominated alone, to a multipolar system.
