Anwar Ibrahim

Close cooperation between the federal and state governments is essential to ensuring that national development is planned in an inclusive, sustainable and comprehensive manner for the benefit of the people.

This country needs to move forward with greater strength, embracing new technologies, IT and AI, while remaining strong in our values, language and culture.

As Prime Minister, I was duty-bound to act with integrity and adhere to the constitutional process and established legal procedures.

If nothing is wrong, stand up for it. If something is wrong, prosecute. If found guilty and sentenced to prison, then serve the sentence.

There has been some debate over Tabung Haji. I do not wish to comment at length, but hopefully at Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting we can reach a decision.

Therefore, for the first time since Independence in 1957, the Madani Government has designated some of Kuala Lumpur’s most valuable land as Malay reserve land.

It is my responsibility to send a clear signal. He (Loke) agreed.

Within the area, I designated 50 acres (20 hectares) as Malay reserve land, comprising some of the most valuable land in Kuala Lumpur.

When I became Prime Minister in 2022, we reclaimed the 480-acre (194.3-hectare) Bandar Malaysia site in 2023, land previously been held by China and a private company. I reclaimed it because regulations had been violated.

Since Independence in 1957, no new Malay reserve land had been created in Kuala Lumpur. Existing land was simply being sold off.

Settlers did not fail to work hard. The problem is those entrusted with responsibility betrayed that trust. That is the reality today,

I have taken over and am looking after Felda. This is not politics, this is fact.

Eight years ago, decisions changed. There was excessive political interference. In the end, what once earned RM10 billion is now in deficit,

We must ask what went wrong. It was not because the Felda settlers failed to work hard. The problem was that those entrusted with responsibility betrayed that trust.

Felda’s fortunes changed about seven or eight years ago following changes in management and excessive political interference.

Public office is not a vehicle for personal or family gain, but a responsibility to serve with integrity.

The government has a responsibility to ensure that those entrusted with public office uphold the highest standards of integrity and honesty.

The important thing is that the benefits flow back to the country. Hotels will be fully booked, airlines such as Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia will receive more bookings, the tourism sector will grow and the local economy will continue to…

Some people have asked me, ‘PMX, will there be Madani tickets? Please give us Madani tickets.’ God willing... but don’t expect to sit right in front. You’ll be seated a little further away.

So defend a government with a good track record, and maintain this relationship with the Menteri Besar so that work and teamwork remain the focus.

The wisdom of leaders in the past, like during Tun Abdul Razak's era, he emphasised on the role of JKKK then, now the JPKK.

Real independence isn’t just about economic or technological success but also requires preserving the nation’s core identity and values.

If we only reach for the sky because we are chasing technology, modernisation, and renewal but abandon the aspects of faith, morality, and character building, then we will be dragged along regardless of dignity, submitting to pressure.

That is why I say, while we reach for the sky, we must anchor ourselves to the earth.