SAN FRANCISCO: The real test of a leader is when he is in power and is able to deliver results rather than spout pious platitudes, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says.
“Because you are judged by your actions. People do give you some grace period, but then they will have to see whether you mean business.
“It applies to all political leaders, all opposition leaders who attain power by fighting corruption and abuse of power,” he said when asked how leaders can ensure that they are not fixated on rhetoric and instead focus on the real issues while being responsible for the next generation.
“The test is when you are in the responsible position, whether you can really deliver. Second, of course, is clear economic policies,” he said during a question-and-answer session at the 30th Apec CEO Summit titled The Global Economy and State of The World on Wednesday.
Anwar also said a trust deficit occurs when leaders do not deliver.
“The people don’t trust leaders because of the rhetoric, (and) the pious platitudes. When there is no concrete action.”
Anwar is in San Francisco for the 30th Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting, from Nov 14 to 17, marking his maiden visit for the official meeting as prime minister of Malaysia. -FMT
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