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20 July 2012| last updated at 01:32AM

July 19 declared as Pensioners Day

By AZURA ABAS

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KUALA LUMPUR: Pensioners Day will be celebrated on July 19 every year.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who announced this yesterday, said the special day was chosen to show appreciation for the pensioners’ contributions in the development of the country.

Addressing more than 3,500 pensioners at the launch of the 1Malaysia Government Pensioners Club (Kupekmas) at Putra World Trade Centre here, Najib also thanked the group for their undivided support for the government.

“I am touched by your pledge to support the current government and me as the prime minister.

“But I would rather have your support because you truly believe that past and current leaders have done well in taking care of you as pensioners.” Najib said he wanted pensioners to support the existing administration because they had confidence in the leadership and not to curry favour.

“I don’t want support that’s merely given because I am the prime minister or to bodek (apple polishing). If you support us, it means we are really worthy of such support.” Najib agreed with Kupekmas president Datuk Omar Osman’s view that Malaysia had one of the best pension schemes.

Pensioners reacting with joy after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says that he will strive to improve their welfare. Pic by Aizuddin Saad

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