PUTRAJAYA, Nov 23 — The Unity Government will embark on a firmer and faster form in steering the nation in its second year of adminstration, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
At a thanksgiving ceremony in conjunction with the One Year Administration of Madani Govt programme today, he said in the first year of steering the country, the Unity Government, with the determination of Cabinet ministers, succeeded in resolving the people’s various basic problems.
Among the measures introduced by the administration included Madani Economy and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, apart from settling some education issues.
‘In the first year of steering (Malaysia) which was initially chaotic, but Alhamdulilah, we have a clear policy to solve the people’s problems.
“One year is enough with the existing mandate… this (new) year, we will start more firmly and more clearly to develop the national economy,” Anwar said.
He was sworn in as Prime Minister on November 24 last year, five days after the 15th general election (GE15) before announcing the appointment of two Deputy Prime Ministers and a 28-member Cabinet in the Unity Government on December 2.
On January 19, Anwar introduced Malaysia Madani as an effort to steer and restore the country’s dignity and glory on the world stage. Madani is based on six pillars, namely sustainability, prosperity, innovation, respect, trust, and compassion.
Recalling the formation of the Unity Government, he said it was the result of the wisdom of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the determination of political parties which sought to save the country after GE15.
“When the Yang di-Pertuan Agong calls for the formation of a Unity Government, we unite all our forces and put aside the old political battles to save the country.
“Some chose to defer and reject but we chose to accept (the form of the Unity Government),” Anwar said, adding the parties in forming the Unity Government gave a strong commitment to uplift the dignity of the Malaysian people.
Meanwhile, he also expressed pride at the commitment of the Cabinet ministers to emphasise good governance in an effort to stop corruption and abuse of power.
“Alhamdulillah, throughout the year, we monitored via the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). I am proud of our decision to follow the governance process, follow the tender and gave a stern warning that the leadership should not use power to enrich themselves and their families
“A week ago, when asked about the reports by MACC, the Inland Revenue Board and the police, our leadership was able to defend itself to stop the abuse of power and corruption,” Anwar said.
He also reminded all parties to be united and not antagonise each other because it will harm Malaysia.
At the ceremony, Anwar, together with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and the Cabinet Ministers, and some 5,000 congregrants performed the Maghrib, Isyak, and Hajat prayers, and recited the Yasin led by Masjid Negara grand imam Ehsan Mohd Hosni.
— Bernama
