PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 — Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong today said his leadership would be guided by the principle of safeguarding the interests of all Malaysians, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.

Addressing his first press conference after reporting for duty at the ministry, Sim said a good Malaysian leader must be able to care for every segment of society, stressing that inclusivity has been a consistent value throughout his political career.