Vision 2050 for all Malaysians, by YB Lim Kit Siang
The time has come for Malaysians to move beyond Vision 2020 and to imagine a bolder, brighter and better Malaysia. The time has come for Malaysians to embrace a new vision of new possibilities for themselves, for their children and for their children’s children. The time has come for Malaysians to look forward to and imagine a new vision – Visio
n 2050. Vision 2050 is a re-imagination of what Malaysia can be in 37 years. It is an aspiration to create a new model of governance, of citizenry, of democracy, of the economy, of our education system, of our societal structure, of our cities and countryside and of our environment. It is the charting of a new course to capture and harness the best of what Malaysia offers – our diversity, our spirit, our history. It is about embracing a future which all of us would want to be part of. It is the molding of a new path which other countries would want to emulate. In Vision 2050, Malaysia will be:
A thriving democratic nation with new and adaptive forms of public engagement and accountability structures at all levels of government. Technology will be harnessed to fundamentally transform the decision making process. An internally cohesive nation with a new and constantly evolving basis of national unity which is determined by the citizenry and not the government. The fluidity of identities means that current lines of division – of race and religion and language – would no longer apply. An innovative and creative nation where the free-flow of information, ideas and initiatives will constantly transform and improve the business, government, education and economic landscape. Our institutions of higher learning, our corporate sector, our non-government actors and our governments will work together to form an eco-system where ideas and innovation can be enhanced and implemented. An educationally progressive nation where all children and parents can have access to different educational options based on preference and need. The barrier between academic and non-academic education stream no longer exists. Instead, the content and delivery of education is customized to local demands. A competitive, dynamic and diverse economy where people can have a high standard of living across economic sectors. Income inequality between and within sectors and different segments of society are minimized. A nation with a wide and equitable social safety net that is undergirded by principles of social justice, opportunity and a strong sense of social cohesion. A responsive and responsible nation where service delivery by the public and private sector is done efficiently, competently and transparently. Trust in public institutions and private organizations are high, supported by strong social capital, community networks and feedback mechanisms. A nation which values and protects its natural resources and its environment. Green spaces and green lungs will be abundantly provided for in the cities, our historical heritage will be properly gazetted, our trees, forests and jungles will be protected and our development efforts to be sustainably planned. An inclusive and extension nation where the Malaysian ‘diaspora’ is part and parcel of the economic and political landscape of the country in their contribution as influencers, investors and innovators. A strong and influential nation in regional and global affairs. We will punch above our weight and exercise our ‘soft’ power in increasing international cooperation, advocating for the oppressed and marginalized, standing up for equitable power sharing in international organizations and promoting peace and justice. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in his final public speech, said that he had seen the Promised Land although he wasn’t sure if he would get there with his people. Similarly, many of us may not live to see Vision 2050 fulfilled but all of us must want to see the aspirations of a new vision for Malaysia to be realized. The realization of a new vision will start in 2013. The realization of a new vision is in the hands of 13.3 million Malaysian voters at the ballot box. The realization of a bolder, brighter and better future for all Malaysians and our children and children’s children is within our grasp.
一个属于全体马来西亚人的“2050年宏愿” --林吉祥
是时候让马来西亚人民超越2020年宏愿，迎接一个更具前瞻性、光明与美好的马来西亚。
是时候让马来西亚人民为自己，也为他们的孩子，以及他们孩子的孩子，拥抱一个全新的愿景。
是时候让马来西亚人民勇往直前，思索一个全新的愿景——2050年宏愿。
“2050年宏愿”将启发更多想象，刻画未来37年的马来西亚新面貌。
这是一个全新的愿景，从施政、公民、民主、经济，到我们的教育体系、我们的社会结构、我们的城市和郊区，以及我们的环境，打造一个全新的治理模范。
这标示着一个全新的领航导向，结合马来西亚所拥有最好的——我们的多元、我们的精神、我们的历史。
这是一个所有马来西亚人民共同拥抱的未来。
这将塑造一个值得让其他国家效仿的全新治国方向。
在“2050年愿景”，马来西亚将是：
一个繁荣蓬勃的民主国家，在各阶级政府推
动一个全新、具高度适应性的全民参与及问责结构。善用科技彻底改革决策过程。
一个凝聚全民的国家，打造一个全新、不断进步的国民团结基础。这必须是公民自主，而不是任由政府诠释。一个整体性的多元国民身份，将直接淘汰掉现今以种族、宗教及语言分界的隔阂。
一个创新与具有创造力的国家。资讯、思维与创造力的自由流动，将持续改革发展企业、政府、教育和经济版图。我们的高等教育学府、我们的企业领域、我们的非政府参与者和我们的政府机构，将携手促进一个让构想和创新得以加强与落实的环境。
一个教育体系进步的国家，所有孩子和家长可以依据偏好和需要，选择不同的教育体系。学术与技职教育之间的隔阂将会被消除。教学课程与传授必须依据社会需求因材施教。
一个高度竞争力、富有活力和多元的经济体，让各经济领域的人民皆可享有高素质生活水平。同一个领域或各领域之间以及各个社会阶层之间的收入不均现象将减到最低。
一个具有广大与公平社会保障网的国家，秉持社会正义、机会平等和强烈社会凝聚意识的原则。
一个反应敏捷与负责任的国家，公共与私人领域服务交付将会更高效率、称职与透明。完善的社会资本、社区网络和反馈机制将提高公共机关与私人领域机构的公信力。
一个重视和保护天然资源与环境的国家。丰富的绿色空间与绿肺覆盖整座城市，我们的历史古迹将受到立法保障，我们的树木、森林与丛林将获得妥善保护，我们的发展努力将是可持续性规划。
一个具包容和伸展性的国家，让所有离散海外的马来西亚公民能成为影响者、投资者和创新者，为我国经济和政治领域贡献一份力量。
一个在区域与全球事务上具有影响力的强大国家。我们将会超越自己的能力范围，行使我们的“软实力”，加强国际合作，为被压迫和边缘化者发声，捍卫在国际组织上共同拥有的平等权利，同时宣扬和平与正义。
马丁路德金在他最后一次公开演说时曾表示，他已经看到了“应许之地（Promised Land）”——一个黑白平权、不分种族肤色、人人平等的国境，但他不知道有没有机会与他的人民一起走到。
同样的，我们许多人当中或许无法亲眼见证“2050年宏愿”的实现，但我们所有人皆盼望看到一个全新“马来西亚人的2050年宏愿”得以实现。
在2013年，我们一同开启这个全新的宏愿。
我相信，马来西亚1330万选民的手中一票，将促成这个全新的宏愿，为所有马来西亚人民、我们的孩子以及我们孩子的孩子许下一个更美好的未来，实现这个更具前瞻性、更光明的马来西亚。
我坚信，我们一定可以做到！
