PM urges focus on economy, governance, not racial issues

 

The nation’s main problems are currently the economy and governance, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Those are the issues that should be focused on, he said, instead of racial misunderstandings.

In this regard, he said the federal government’s focus includes seeking professional expertise, regardless of race or political affiliation, in developing the nation as one team.

“Let us have this resolved. Our aim is to make sure to bring back the confidence and the stature of this nation,” he said at a hi-tea with Hindu temple committee representatives at Seri Perdana in Putrajaya today.

Anwar said the current political temperature needs to be lowered to enable the nation to rise again on the back of its development agenda.

“What does it take for the Indians, Chinese, Sarawakians, and Sabahans to solve this, the courage to stand up for truth and justice (and) to stand up to protect the nation and interest of our people,” he said.

He also expressed confidence that the country can rise again stronger if there is trust, mutual respect, and compassion in line with the Malaysia Madani concept.

- Bernama