Unity govt's good governance attracts foreign investors - PM

The unity government’s administration that stresses good governance has made a positive impact on the country by being able to attract foreign investors and boosting national revenue, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

He said this was made possible by doing things the right way.

“How did we do it? When we were given power (to form the government), we stopped all misappropriations, taking public monies, we do not break rules, we don’t allow contracts without tenders, taking contracts with commission, we don’t allow leaders to take the people’s money.

“This means governance, using power to help the public,” he said in his speech at the Madani Aidifitri Open House in Gombak yesterday.

As a result, the gross domestic product (GDP) from January to April rose 5.6 percent, higher than China, Vietnam and Indonesia, he added.

Anwar said the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) also reported higher tax collections.

“Where did it (taxes) come from? Those who previously stole and didn't pay taxes, now everyone pays, because you can’t bribe… the IRB must be clean then our revenue will rise,” he added.

Due to teamwork, the country has recorded billions in investments including from Amazon, Geely and China, he said.

“They come and invest and create jobs in our country, because they believe we won’t embezzle, we won’t steal, we don’t take commissions and we know how to protect public interest (so) inflation drops, deficits drop, and revenue goes up,” he explained.

Also in attendance were Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.

Graft-free regional powerhouse goal

The prime minister added that in the six months that the unity government came to power, the government has provided the highest amount of aid in the history of the country to the poor, along with fisherfolk and smallholders.

Anwar assured that the unity government will continue to work hard to develop the country and turn Malaysia into a regional powerhouse.

He also stressed that it will clean up the country of corruption.

“The MACC will investigate, who will be charged it’s (up to) the Attorney-General’s Chambers, and who will be punished, that’s the judge’s job,” he added.

Anwar reminded all leaders to remain strong in their principles and their struggle and not to sell themselves out chasing fleeting power and ill-gotten gains.

- Bernama

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