A MONTHLY SUPPLEMENT OF RAKAN SARAWAK BULLETIN (People, events, activities and programmes which make for a total quality-managed Sarawak Civil Service) ISSN 1394-5726

Online Publisher:          Contents provided by:	STATE SECRETARY'S VIEW Tan Sri Datuk Amar Hj Hamid Bugo The lessons of RAMADHAN It seems apt that we started 1998, a very difficult year, observing the Ramadhan. Although the Ramadhan is a practice observed only by the Muslims, it teaches universal values that can only be inherently good for all people. In observing the Ramadhan, it makes us realise what the less fortunate members of our society go through in their lives. It heightens our sens of empathy for those who suffer hunger and thirst because they have very little means to provide of themselves and their families. It reminds us that there should be no room for extravagance and excesses in our own lives, and that instead of hankering for wealth and even more wealth, we must deepen our commitment to help others. Humbly immersing ourselves in the practice of Ramadhan should make us more considerate and thoughtful, selfless and caring. These are qualities that all of us, Muslims and non-Muslims would do well to inculcate, apply in our lives and impart to our children. Not only during the Ramadhan but every day of our lives. The only way we can ride over the difficult economic situation this year is when all of us live frugally and be even more considerate of other's needs. Profiteering, which disregards the needs of others due to greediness for profits, will not bring any benefit to our society and should not be allowed. Panic buying of essential goods, depriving others, especially the less fortunate ones of basic stuff that they need to keep alive, is another behavior that we should not see in our communities. As civil servants, we play a most crucial role in crubing acts that are born of greed. First, by serving as good examples of what a prudent, considerate and caring citizen should be and do. We must continue on, with even greater resolve and commitment, to eliminate wastage in our midst and to optimise the use of our resources. We must show confidence in our leaders by supporting their calls to live prudently.We must lead the way in boosting confidence in our banking system and in supporting our local economy. These and other effortssuch as seemingly simply planting vegetables in our own backyards are well within our means to do, and do with such enthusiams that others arounds us will be encouraged to do the same. Second, we need to be extra vigilant in monitoring unlawful practices in our communities and working hand-in-hand with our enforcement agencies to curb this harmful acts. A clean and incorruptible civil service becomes even more a crucial pillar in our country's struggle to regain economic strength. Let us "live" the lessons Ramadhan daily. Our spiritual strength will help us weather the hard times. Our country can weather any economic turmoil if we keep in mind that our national future depends upon our national character. Let us remember that the success of all economics systems is still dependent upon both righteous leaders and righteous people.
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