Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong has written a congratulatory letter to Dato' Seri Abdullah Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia on his party's victory in Malaysia's General Elections. The text of the congratulatory letter is attached.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
22 MARCH 2004
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22 March 2004
YAB Dato' Seri Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi
Prime Minister
Malaysia
Dear Pak Lah,
You have won big. My heartiest congratulations to you for having led the Barisan Nasional to a landslide victory in the General Elections. I am happy for you and Malaysia.
Malaysians from all walks of life like what they see in their new Prime Minister. They like your humility and sincerity, your style of leadership, your Islam Hadhari and emphasis on rural development, and your fight against corruption. They trust you and have full confidence in your leadership. They strongly endorsed your vision for a progressive Malaysia.
You have won back the Malay ground as shown by the widespread support UMNO has received, especially in the Northern Malay states. It augurs well for UMNO, Barisan Nasional and Malaysia.
With your strong mandate, you are well-positioned to implement policies that will propel Malaysia to greater achievements.
I look forward to continue working with you to strengthen our bilateral ties. By working together, our countries will not only produce win-win benefits for Malaysia and Singapore but also the region.
My wife and I wish you and Datin Seri Endon good health and more success.
Yours sincerely,
(signed)
GOH CHOK TONG