#SaySomethingNice Campaign

What is #SaySomethingNice campaign?

#SaySomethingNice is a 17-day campaign to change the mood of the nation. We want to create a positive Malaysia. A Malaysia which focuses on our strengths and not just our shortcomings.

From August 31^st to September 16^th, let us call for a truce and just appreciate each other. During that period, we want our political leaders and their supporters to #SaySomethingNice, acknowledge the good from the other side, and stop fussing over the pettiest of things.

For example, we are sure there is something nice to be said about the CAT (Competency, Accountability, Transparency) initiative, just as the GTP (Government Transformation Programme) has its own noteworthy merits.

Why must we do this?

Positive words breed positive actions. We want to promote positivity and we want to feel good. We do not want gutter politics and we are tired of listening to all the bickering.

How can we do it?

-          Tweet, write and invite our political leaders and their supporters, pleading them to #SaySomethingNice about their opponents during the campaign period.

-          If they do not want to #SaySomethingNice, ask them to at least refrain from saying anything negative during this campaign period.

-          Spread this through your Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, blogs, etc.

-          Encourage others to join in this campaign.

When is the campaign?

The campaign period proper is from Hari Merdeka to Hari Malaysia 2012.

When can we start?

Now! Spread the message. Let’s create a better, positive and forward-looking Malaysia.

Sample letter 

Dear Malaysian Politicians,

Peace be with you.

We can make the period between Hari Merdeka and Hari Malaysia as a time of unity and peace among all Malaysians.

As such, we want to make August 31^st to September 16^th a time for truce. 17 days of appreciating each other. During these 17 days, we would be glad if you and your supporters could go all out to #SaySomethingNice.

It’d be nice to see you acknowledge the good from the other side instead of just nitpicking on every single detail. We hope we are not asking too much out of you. To the very least, please refrain from saying anything negative during this period.

#SaySomethingNice is hoped to be a campaign that will change the mood of the nation. We want to create a positive Malaysia. A Malaysia, which focuses on our strengths and not just our shortcomings. With deep conviction, we know that in all our hearts we are one in this.

For example, we are sure there is something nice to be said about Penang state government’s CAT, just as there are good things to say about the federal government’s GTP.

So why must you do this?

Because positive words breed positive actions. We want a positive environment and we want to feel good.

#SaySomethingNice. Please.

Sincerely,

People of Malaysia

What can you do for the campaign?

-          Tweet, blog and write to our political leaders and their supporters.

-          Spread this message through your Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, blogs, etc.

-          Encourage others to join in this campaign.