Corrupt ministers will be sacked immediately, Anwar says

Ministers will be sacked immediately if they are found to be involved in corruption, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

He said he recently issued a stern warning to the newly appointed ministers, stressing the importance of good governance.

“I was the first to talk about good governance. I told leaders of all component parties that if there are (corruption) cases during my administration as prime minister, they (ministers) will be fired immediately,” he said.

He was speaking during a religious meeting at the prime minister’s official residence, the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya, this evening.

“I will not tolerate it. This is not a political statement, this is my belief.

“I was thrown into prison, beaten half to death, tortured for a long time... not to brag, win, and become prime minister.”

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