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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim advocates for qualified appointments, dismissing power abuse concerns at PKR Congress in Johor Bahru
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's Prime Minister, emphasized the importance of appointing competent individuals during his speech at the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) National Congress in Johor Bahru on May 24. Anwar underscored that such appointments were not an abuse of power.
In his address to over 10,000 delegates physically and around 20,000 online, Anwar highlighted the need for decent service and contributions from individuals to receive rewards, especially those who had sacrificed their careers and savings for the party.
Anwar acknowledged a party member named Pak Kudus in Tanjung Karang, who supported him after his dismissal, living on a meager pension of RM1,800 a month. He also noted academic lecturers and medical specialists who lost their jobs and spent substantial sums of money but received nothing in return, nonetheless living frugally.
Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, in a Facebook post, hailed the Prime Minister's understanding of the Barisan Nasional (BN) government's previous actions. Muhamad Akmal appreciated this realization, having thanked Anwar in a social media post, as reported by Utusan Malaysia.
The PKR National Congress, held at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre, follows a period where Anwar acknowledged that his focus on party matters has been marginal, given his national responsibilities as Prime Minister. The congress aimed at electing the party's central leadership council and tackling significant political issues within PKR and the Madani Government.
Anwar addressed the importance of broadening the party's leadership focus, committing to dedicate a day per week to party affairs to strengthen the grassroots and foster cohesion among party and coalition members. The Prime Minister also stressed the need for cooperation among component parties in the governing coalition, warning against divisions that could potentially hurt national interests.
The congress and Anwar's speech are significant as PKR consolidates post-leadership elections and prepares to face political challenges in the future. Anwar's messages aim to unite the party, promote good governance principles, and reinforce commitment to preventing power abuses and fostering ethical practices in political appointments, all vital for Malaysia's political stability.
- Anwar's speech in Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing competent appointments, indicated his focus on good governance principles in his role as Malaysia's Prime Minister.
- As the manufacturing industry continues to evolve, the Prime Minister's stance on qualified appointments could significantly impact business growth and technology adoption in Malaysia.
- In his speech, Anwar discussed the need for unity within the party and the importance of cooperating with other parties in the governing coalition, which could positively affect the country's finance and overall economy.
- With the PKR National Congress addressing significant political issues, including the electing of the party's central leadership council and preventing power abuses, the government's news and decisions in the coming days could greatly influence the future of Malaysia's business and technology sector.
