Anwar tells leaders not to sideline people after gaining power

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today reminded leaders not to sideline or burden the people after gaining power.

He said the people should enjoy the blessings of this country and not get stuck in the drama of fights between leaders, including politicians.

“The important thing is that our country has to be saved. When I say Malaysia has to be saved (this is for the Malays, Chinese, Indians, Dayaks, and Kadazans) not for the upper class.

“This country is rich; there are a lot of resources, but why do the rich (stay) rich and there are many poor people, because the available money, such as contracts and projects, (have) too many leakages,” he said.

He was speaking at the Tambun parliamentary constituency’s 2023 Ponggal celebration, at SJKT Klebang in Chemor, Perak today.

Anwar, who is also the Tambun MP, also sang some lyrics to the song "Naan Aaniryrtal" by Indian politician and actor MG Ramachandran, about power and the people.

Meanwhile, he said Malaysia needs to change to attract investors, who will benefit the people through job opportunities and economic growth in the future.

“For this country, I coined the Masyarakat Madani concept, because it is a common citizen effort to raise our country to progress.

“In the past month and a half, I have seen the interest of foreign investors from China, India, the United States, and Europe... this is to save the people by creating jobs and good income. If there are no changes then we will face big problems,” he said.

The prime minister is scheduled to attend a Chinese New Year open house at the Lost World of Tambun, before officiating the Tambun parliamentary service centre in Meru this afternoon.

- Bernama

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