Anwar Ibrahim: “Real independence isn’t just about economic or technological success but also requires preserving the nation’s core…”

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

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.

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

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