Saturday, May 24, 2008

PGRM - GERAKAN


Vision for Gerakan
To be the party of choice for all Malaysians.

Mission of Gerakan
To build a united, democratic, just, egalitarian, liberal and progressive nation for all Malaysians, transcending the barriers of race and religion.

The Three Thrusts
1. To voice Gerakan’s ideology, policy position and advocate a Malaysian solution for various major issues.
2. To rebuild, rebrand and re-empower the party at all levels to effectively serve and represent all Malaysians.
3. To win the people’s hearts and minds, and to regain the people’s mandate.


EIGHT (8) MAIN STRATEGIES FOR GERAKAN
1. To pro-actively formulate and voice principled policy positions, seek and effect workable and viable solutions, based on Rukun Negara and the party’s ideology, for major national issues affecting the country and the people.

2. To be a constructive and effective opposition in the states under Pakatan Rakyat and to be the voice of the people within Barisan Nasional to pursue the reform of Barisan Nasional as a genuine and effective multi-racial coalition of political parties, committed to realizing a fair and just Malaysian society.

3. To effectively rebuild and revitalise, enhance and empower the party’s presence and position nation-wide, especially in all our parliamentary and state constituencies in Penang and other states, with the aim of regaining people’s trust and mandate through the following:-
(a) reinforcing links and relationship with the people;
(b) upgrading effective services to the people;
(c) organising meaningful activities for the people;
(d) identifying and training potential leaders
(e) preparing for elections at all levels.

4. To actively reach out to and forge smart partnership with members of the civil society and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), such as associations, unions, guilds etc to work together to resolve issues and problems.

5. To embark on membership expansion and consolidation by:-
(a) motivating and activating existing party members;
(b) recruiting more Malaysians from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, with emphasis on youth and women;
(c) providing more flexible organisational structure and attractive programmes, such as Gerakan Muda, open branches and cyber branches, etc.

6. To boost the morale and quality of leaders and members through increasing, revamping and upgrading political training programmes, for party leaders, members and supporters to reinforce ideological commitment; enhance knowledge on history, economy, society, culture, religion and politics; upgrade leadership, management and speaking skills, etc, and to make Gerakan competitive, vibrant and relevant as a learning organisation.

7. To re-energise and revamp the party’s organisation and administration at all levels, including bureaux and taskforces, so as to be even more effective and efficient in implementing various programmes and achieving the objectives of the party.

8. To further improve communication and public relations strategy to enable the people and party members to better understand and support the party.


EIGHT (8) MAJOR AREAS OF CONCERN
Gerakan to set direction, state position and seek solution for each area

1. Safeguarding Human rights and equality --- including issues such as equitable distribution of opportunities and wealth, abolition, amendment or reform of existing restrictive or discriminatory legislations, policies and practices.

2. Promoting Religious freedom and harmony --- promoting inter-religious mutual understanding and respect, establishing clear guidelines and procedure on conversion from one religion to another, implementing more liberal and positive strategy for places of worship, etc.

3. Inculcating Common values and multi-cultural diversity _-- including inculcation of common universal moral values, appreciation of multi-culturalism and multi-racialism, etc.

4. Advocating Good governance and integrity –-- such as upholding the rule of law and separation of power, promoting judicial reform and a clean efficient and transparent government.

5. Generating robust and sustainable economic growth -- through enhancing competitiveness, promoting ICT and knowledge-based economy (K-economy), consolidation and diversification of various economic sectors, development of small medium enterprises, etc.

6. Sustaining ecological balance, quality of life, safety and security -- promoting better planning, proper environmental conservation and waste management, safer and more secured habitat, through more efficient services, more effective enforcement, and more active local participation.

7. Achieving a caring and healthy society -- through empowering women and youth groups, advocating gender equality assisting the disadvantaged and disabled, promotion of sports, cultural and social activities, etc.

8. Enhancing education and human resource development -- supporting the growth of all schools, colleges and universities; promoting multi-lingual capability and relevant skill sets; inculcating positive attitude and enterprising spirit to face future challenges and changes.