In terms of the new economic model for Malaysia, basically, we know where we want to go, but the question is how we shall get there. We are looking for a new economic model but haven't yet found the growth areas that will give us high-value income. For example, we have been talking about making Malaysia into a regional center for medical tourism, including treating patients from China, or even undergoing plastic surgery. That is only an example of the high-value industry we can create, because we know that when you build a hospital, you will have a lot of people as support staff-medical technicians, for instance-who will be well paid. So the key for us is to identify the most appropriate areas. Even in agriculture, we can develop high-value agriculture, selling bird's nest to China and Hong Kong, which is a big industry in Malaysia. I am keen to push Malaysian people into high-value sectors. So we are in the process of identifying those industries or sectors that can generate high income, including the services sector.

The Sino-Malaysian relationship is in a golden period now, but can you think of any problems that might affect our relations? What do you want to see happen the most in our relations?

I believe that we can deepen our relationship. I am looking at attracting more investment from China, so that Chinese capital will be more visible in Malaysia. Although we are beginning to see Chinese investment, we think this is a good time for us to increase the impact and profile of Chinese investment in Malaysia. We are also looking at some new technologies that China can offer. I would like to see more visitors from China. I would also like to establish a warm official as well as personal relationship with Chinese leaders, so that there is a great deal of comfort as we deal with one another. I would like to send a very clear signal to the business communities of both sides: We should look at each other in terms of opportunities, and promote the enlargement or enhancement of our trade, investment and business opportunities.

People are saying you will follow in your father's footsteps and open a new chapter in our bilateral ties. Do you have any constructive plan for that?

I don't want to raise your expectations so high. I will certainly do my best, because I am a great believer in a strong Malaysia-China relationship, so I will be looking at ways and means by which I can really strengthen and deepen our relationship and bring it to a higher level.

The Concept of "One Malaysia"

"One Malaysia, People First, and Performance Now"-this slogan was put forward by Najib Tun Razak as he was sworn in as the sixth prime minister of Malaysia on April 3. The concept of "One Malaysia" is meant to develop a sense of belonging and togetherness as well as creating mutual respect and acceptance among the people of Malaysia. It is aimed at engaging all Malaysian ethnic groups to unite and work together as one people, overcoming the existing racial barriers and looking at the needs of each community so as to build Malaysia into a more harmonious and prosperous nation.