ANWAR's PRIORITY IS IMPROVING ECONOMY
ANWAR URGES PKR LEADERS NOT TO BE AFRAID TO CRITICISE OR SPEAK UP FOR A MORE EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT
Improving economy will be my priority, says Anwar
PKR president Anwar Ibrahim today said he would focus on strengthening the Malaysian economy to improve people’s lives, reported Bernama.
Anwar, who is also the Port Dickson MP, said it was difficult for the government to realise initiatives such as giving aid to the B40 group, National Higher Education Fund Corporation education loan and health services to the people without “encouraging” economic growth.
’Many people saw me suffering years in prison, but I still had a place and food and drinks. Everything was available.
“But after 60 years of independence there are those who are not assured of a place to stay or food to eat,’’ he said in his speech at a Johor PKR convention here, also attended by the party’s secretary-general, Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and information chief Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.
Anwar also urged PKR leaders in the government not to be afraid to criticise or speak up for a more effective government.
He said the PKR leaders must always remember and hold on to the ideals of the struggle of PKR set to champion the welfare of the people.
‘’PKR leaders should not be arrogant. Perform the work entrusted to us. It is our duty to solve the problems of the people. Why pick me as a leader and let me live a cushy life but leave people in dire conditions?
’Cast me away if you don’t agree or don’t like this policy. Accept this reality. Our leaders, especially those who have become ministers must focus on this matter because poverty is still a problem among our people,’’ he said.
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