Johor bahru: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed his commitment to steer Malaysia towards becoming a great and successful nation. Speaking at a dinner with the Chinese community here tonight, Anwar also expressed his aspiration to be remembered as a leader who engages with every segment of society, regardless of race.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Prime Minister said that at his current age and stage of leadership, his primary focus is to leave behind a legacy of fair, clean, and dedicated leadership that serves all communities in the country. Anwar emphasized the importance of serving every citizen and expressed his desire to be remembered as a leader who loved his people and was loved in return.
Also present at the event was Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice president and Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. Anwar, who is also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, stressed that it is time for Malaysians to move past race-based politics and focus on nation-building. He urged citizens to choose leaders capable of fostering cooperation for state and national progress, regardless of race or party affiliation.
On Johor's development, Anwar highlighted the federal government's increased attention to the state to ensure growth extends beyond Johor Bahru to other areas. He identified Simpang Renggam and Mersing as districts needing investment and high-impact projects to boost the state's economic growth. The Prime Minister assured that he would continue to support Johor's development, acknowledging that strong state-federal ties would facilitate development agendas.
Anwar urged Johoreans, including those working in Singapore and elsewhere, to return and vote in the upcoming polls to shape the state's future. He stressed that voter turnout across all races is crucial for sustainable development through close cooperation between state and federal governments. The Johor State Election features 172 candidates contesting 56 seats, with polling set for July 11 and early voting on July 7.