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Saturday, August 10, 2013

BIRTHDAY BOY ANWAR: It's just a normal day, we fight on!

BIRTHDAY BOY ANWAR:  It's just a normal day, we  fight on!
KUBANG ULU - Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim celebrated his 66th birthday in a small Malay village in Bukit Mertajam, Penang surrounded by his constituents, a stark contrast to the imposing, almost palatial celebrations enjoyed by arch rival Prime Minister Najib Razak in his official residence at Putrajaya.
"It's a normal day. Frankly, I don't celebrate except for a small family affair. It's not my tradition but the villagers wanted to make some pulut kuning (yellow sticky rice to celebrate a special occasion) so I came to show my appreciation, nothing beyond that," Anwar told Malaysia Chronicle.
Fresh from leading the Opposition to what is actually its best-ever performance in the recently-concluded May 5 general election, Anwar - like most of the country - had been disappointed not to have clinched control of the federal government.
But it doesn't look like he has given up.
And looking at his track record, of how he had refused to cave in despite being jailed, publicly humiliated and beaten by the administration of former premier Mahathir Mohamad, it is not at all surprising.
Perhaps no other Malaysian epitomizes fighting spirit as much as Anwar does. To him, win or lose and young or old, he will soldier on until reformasi or reforms sweep up Malaysia, cleansing the country of the worst of its scourges - corruption, racism and religious bigotry.
"It's normal, it doesn't affect my family, or sentiments or new hope, nothing. It's a normal day," said Anwar.
Don't use birthdays to ask for GIFTS
After a cake-cutting ceremony, Anwar was again mobbed by reporters who wanted to know more about his birthday celebrations. Anwar said he was not like "some leaders" who liked to throw splashy celebrations and then demanded gifts from guests.
Although, Anwar did not mention names, it is clear he may have been referring to the 60-year-old Najib, whose birthday expenses have previously been the object of an expose' by Rafai Ramli, the MP for Pandan.
Rafizi had accused Najib of passing the bill worth several hundreds of thousands to the PM's Office to settle. Najib has denied the accusation but failed to submit any documentary evidence to prove his claims of innocence.
"People may not realize this but it's a private thing - you wish, you pray for your health, success but (there should be) no avenue to collect presents particularly if you are a holder of public office," said Anwar.
"This position cannot continue. If you talk about a reform agenda, this includes that. Pakatan leaders particularly PKR leaders have been told you can have your family gathering, but it's not a public affair. It's not an occasion to receive presents."
Malaysia Chronicle

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