Govt needs Kelantan people's support to realise Madani agenda - PM

The support and solid commitment of the people of Kelantan are needed in realising the Malaysia Madani agenda, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

“The government guarantees that the rights of the people, regardless of religion and race, will always be protected. The Federal Constitution, the position of Malays, Islam as the official religion of the country, and the Malay rulers will always be upheld.

“The government will also not compromise on corruption and malpractices through the implementation of governance reforms and by focusing on economic recovery in supporting and realising the national agenda for developing Malaysia Madani,” he said.

He said this in his speech at the Madani Malaysia Open House at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium grounds yesterday, which was also attended by Deputy Prime Ministers Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Fadillah Yusof, as well as Kelantan Menteri Besar Ahmad Yakob.

Anwar (above) also said that the government will always act fairly and will not sideline any state despite different political ideologies in order to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of the people.

“Many efforts have been taken by the government to improve the economy and the standard of living of the people in Kelantan this year, such as increasing access to medical facilities for the local community and reducing overcrowding in existing health facilities.

“The government has repaired and upgraded health clinics throughout Kelantan including in Bachok, Gua Musang, Jeli, Kota Bharu, and Kuala Krai totalling 38 facilities at a cost of RM9.3 million,” he said.

Anwar said the government is also very concerned about the frequent flooding that plagues the people of Kelantan, adding that a number of studies have been conducted in an effort to find ways to resolve the issue.

“In addition, the construction of the Palekbang Bridge will serve as a catalyst for development in Tumpat and further boost the development of Kota Bharu.

“The construction of the 1.29km dual carriageway cable-stayed bridge is expected to be fully completed in 2025,” he said.

Meanwhile, the open house attended by some 15,000 visitors was a lively affair.

Visitors not only got to greet the prime minister and take photographs together, but also managed to mingle with the two deputy prime ministers, along with several cabinet ministers including Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil, Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, and the Kelantan menteri besar.

Those who attended the event enjoyed over 14 variety of dishes such as lamb, satay, lemang, rendang, various noodle dishes, along laksa and kuih, and were entertained with Hari Raya Aidilfitri-themed songs.

Apart from Kelantan, the Malaysia Madani Open House events were also held in Kedah on April 29, Penang (May 6), Negeri Sembilan (May 7), and will be held in Terengganu today (May 13), and Selangor on Sunday (May 14).

- Bernama

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