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Anwar Ibrahim
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“I have to give credit to the new prime minister for not interfering with the judiciary. I appeal to Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi to make the necessary reforms.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2004) cited in: "Malaysia's Anwar won appeal against Sodomy, Freed" in China Daily, 3 September 2004.
“We will fight. When we take over the country, the first thing we will do is to bring down the price of fuel.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2008) cited in: "Most Malaysians Believe Anwar Is Innocent: Polls" in China Daily, 2 July 2008.
“We consider the NEP (New Economic Policy) is obsolete. I always say the NEP benefits the few family members of the ruling establishment and their cronies. So we stop this practice of awarding tenders, projects and privatization to family-related companies and cronies only at states where we are in charge.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2008) cited in: "Malaysia opposition takes aim at affirmative action" in Reuters, 11 March 2008.
“We also realize there is a new generation of Malaysians who were too young to remember the Reformasi movement that started a decade ago. Reaching out to them will happen in large part through technology.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2010) cited in: "Q&A: Anwar Ibrahim discusses trial, Muslim issues" in CNN, 5 March 2010.
“Thank God justice has prevailed I have been vindicated.”
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Recorded in: In response to Judge Zabidin Mohamad Diah not finding Anwar guilty of sodomy, after finding the DNA evidence submitted by the prosecution unreliable, in January 9, 2012, quoted on BBC News, "Anwar Ibrahim acquitted of s…
“No power on earth can stop the power of the people.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2013) cited in: "The wild ride of Anwar Ibrahim" in Aljazeera, 3 May 2013.
“All over again, after 15 years, they want to put me in the lockup and that is why they are rushing.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2014) cited in: "Malaysia jails Anwar Ibrahim for five years for sodomy" in BBC News, 7 March 2014.
“Just because they are putting me in prison now I can’t announce my retirement. If I retired during the Federal courts deliberation then they would say it is a matter of conceding defeat. I have to then declare that I will fight.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2014) cited in: "Interview: Anwar Ibrahim" in BBC News, 24 April 2014.
“Most of Malaysia does not believe that I will get a fair trial or a decision based on the facts of the law. But I want to show young people that (my conviction) is a small price to pay in the struggle for freedom and justice.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2014) cited in: "Malaysia's Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim Awaits Sodomy Appeal Verdict" in TIME, 24 October 2014.
“I will walk again for the third time into prison but rest assured that I will walk in with my head held high. I maintain my innocence.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2015) cited in: "Malaysia's Anwar jailed for five years after losing appeal in sodomy trial" in Reuters, 10 February 2015.
“I maintain my innocence. This to me is a fabrication coming from a political conspiracy to stop my political career.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2015) cited in: "UN group condemns Malaysia's 'arbitrary' detention of Anwar Ibrahim" in The Guardian, 2 November 2015.
“We must together chart a new way forward to save our beloved nation.”
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Recorded in: Mr Anwar said in a statement from his jail cell, quoted on The Sydney Morning Herald, "Mahathir Mohamad wins jailed Anwar Ibrahim's backing in bit to oust Malaysian PM Najib Razak", 4 March 2016.
“In order to call for a focus on the general elections, I am choosing not to offer myself as the candidate for prime minister. In hopes of amassing all strengths in a team to go against UMNO-BN, it is fair to ensure the participation of all leaders effectively. This includes benefiting from the position and role of Mahathir Mohamad.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2017) cited in: "Anwar Ibrahim, Jailed Malaysian Opposition Leader, Withdraws as PM Candidate" in VOA, 17 June 2017.
“I and Mahathir have buried the hatchet already, it was a long time ago.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2018) cited in: "Malaysia's freed Anwar Ibrahim hails 'new dawn' after poll win" in BBC News, 16 May 2018.
“The most significant lesson one can learn from prison life is the value of freedom. When you are incarcerated you realise what is the meaning and significance of freedom. No one, not Anwar, or ... anyone must be allowed to undergo the same travesty that has befallen any individual. I happened to be known, I happened to be supported by many people. But we must stop this once and for all, and it is our duty, and our duty particularly in Pakatan Harapan to end this.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2018) cited in: "Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim released after getting full pardon" in Aljazeera, 16 May 2018.
“We talk of poverty and inequality, but in crafting an economic programme or policy for the future for this country, we must ensure no community, no region should be neglected.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim said during a meeting event with bankers and fund managers at a Port Dickson hotel, quoted on The Star Online, "Anwar underscores the need to help the poor", 10 October 2018.
“Of course it's not five years because he (Mahathir Mohamad)'s made it very clear they would not exceed two years. But it's important to allow him to govern effectively because we are in very difficult and trying times.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2019) cited in: "Anwar Ibrahim expects to succeed Mahathir Mohamad as Malaysian PM within two years, plans to hold Goldman Sachs to account over 1MDB" in South China Morning Post, 14 February 2019.
“Free media to my mind, of course, means a responsible media, which means certain rules which they have to observe, but this doesn’t have to be decided by the ruling power. Instead, it should be through an ethics committee run both by the media and authorities.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2019) cited in: "Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim: ‘We need to focus on economy’" in Aljazeera, 22 March 2019.
“Up to RM28 billion allocation a year to help the poor but there were leakages and neither the fishermen nor the farmers received the assistance. We don't want it to happen again as the help should reach the target and we need to identify the implementation method so there will be no more corruption and leakages.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2019) cited in: "Anwar: I see poor in almost every village, settlement" in MalaysiaKini, 18 September 2019.
“We have tried (in Malaysia), for the last half-century, a pro-Bumiputra policy that benefited cronies and elites. Look at the figures. Poverty has increased! Inequality has increased! It becomes like a clientelist system. And that needs to be rejected!”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2019) cited in: "Anwar Ibrahim finally has Malaysia's leadership within reach" in Nikkei Asia, 6 November 2019.
“Our economy is in a dire state, hence we need to re-focus the economy. We cannot depend on those who have been abusing power and enriching themselves to champion the common cause of the people. The plight of the workers, the farmers and fishermen, they need to be protected.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2020) cited in: "Anwar: Time to close ranks, move on" in New Straits Times, 1 March 2020.
“Malaysia fortunately has more than enough resources and wealth to address the issue of poverty. Therefore there is no excuse to not prioritize the problem at hand.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2020) cited in: "Anwar says Malaysia rich, but many people still poor due to ingrained rent seeking culture" in Yahoo! News, 10 July 2020.
“I want to stress a matter that we shouldn't take lightly — are these numbers (Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases) real? If you compare to countries with a similar population size — Australia, Malaysia, Canada — our testing capacity is too low. We want to know the total infections, which is connected to the total tests done. We test 10,000 people in a cluster, we'll get 1,000 (cases). If we test 100, we may get one. So, in order to safeguard public safety, testing capacity must increase.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2020) cited in: "Anwar, MPs Question Malaysia’s Covid-19 Testing Rate And Accuracy" in CodeBlue, 15 July 2020.
“The people of Malaysia deserve leadership which can navigate effectively during these turbulent times (COVID-19 pandemic). Instead we have an unstable government whose inability to handle the crisis is driving the country towards an economic recession and rising racial tension.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2020) cited in: "Malaysia’s Anwar claims ‘strong majority’ to form new government" in Aljazeera, 23 September 2020.
“Firstly, Sabah's healthcare system, which is already under-funded, under-staffed, and under resourced is now inundated and overwhelmed by the (COVID-19) epidemic. MOH (Ministry of Health) has been diverting resources to Sabah but the ministry cannot do this alone. This effort needs political support from strong leadership and the involvement of NADMA (National Disaster Management Agency) and other ministries to mobilize adequate medical teams and equipment, improve logistics and provide wider reach of aid.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2020) cited in: "Anwar: Sabah in dire need of aid as Covid-19 continues to spread" in MalayMail, 19 October 2020.
“That particular minister (Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz) has said there is already RM3 billion (to purchase COVID-19 vaccines). There is no record in the ministry, there is no record in the budget, RM 3 billion. I don't know from where. Is it that it is being hidden so that a deficit is not seen?”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2020) cited in: "Anwar: Where Is RM3Bil Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation In Budget 2021?" in CodeBlue, 9 November 2020.
“I haven't failed to be prime minister, it just hasn’t happened yet. I have to accept the fact that I am still the Pakatan Harapan's chosen candidate to be prime minister and if Malaysians support me for the post, I will continue to protect the people, especially those who need it the most, God-willing. I know those with billions of Ringgit do not really agree with me. They are afraid of me. I think that the people are more understanding and are more comfortable with me as prime minister.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2021) cited in: "Anwar Ibrahim: Not my time to be PM yet" in MalayMail, 14 March 2021.
“We do not defend those who take bribes and we do not condone that the authorities are being used as a political weapon. It appears to be the case with the MACC (Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission). If you switch support, investigations will be postponed or thrown out, if not, the harassment continues.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2021) cited in: "Opposition Leader: Lawmakers Are Being 'Enticed' to Support Malaysia's Ruling Coalition" in Benar News, 16 March 2021.
“We are not going to compromise on the principles, the policies, and the values that we have adopted this far.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2021) cited in: "Malaysia's Anwar says has met with several Umno leaders to discuss cooperation in next elections" in The Straits Times, 17 March 2021.
“Now that we have established the facts, we leave it to the Agong (King) to decide what is best to save this country from the present crisis.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2021) cited in: "We'll leave it to the King to decide what’s best, says Anwar" in Free Malaysia Today, 29 July 2021.
“Referring to the flooding that occurred in the (Gunung Jerai) area earlier, the ministry should conduct a thorough investigation into whether there is any forest encroachment activity there.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2021) cited in: "Probe if logging led to Gunung Jerai floods, says Anwar" in Free Malaysia Today, 21 September 2021.
“Our Cabinet is one of the biggest in the world with 69 ministers and deputy ministers. I think it's important that ministers and their deputies should at least be present to listen to the opposition leader's debate. This is part of transforming Parliament, a basic code of ethics, yet it was not complied with. This morning, I feel sad. When the opposition leader is speaking, there are only five individuals from the government bloc. Where have the other 60 over ministers and deputy ministers gone?”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2021) cited in: "Where are the rest of the Cabinet during Anwar's debate, asks Nga" in Free Malaysia Today, 28 September 2021.
“I have also made it clear to those who are preparing an office for the opposition leader in Parliament House that they should not make any renovations and not be granted additional allocations for it.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2021) cited in: "Anwar pledges minister-level salary, allowances to the poor" in Free Malaysia Today, 16 October 2021.
“You must understand that changes have to happen, but not with our uncompromising attitude. It can happen only when we are being wise, being intelligent and by attracting support from every quarter.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2021) cited in: "YOURSAY | Harapan, do principles no longer matter?" in MalaysiaKini, 7 November 2021.
“The (Melaka election) SOPs limited campaigning. An informed choice should have been more democratic in spirit.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2021) cited in: "After Melaka flop, Anwar wants SOP review for Sarawak polls" in Free Malaysia Today, 22 November 2021.
“Some people keep saying Anwar has failed, failed, failed. Hey, listen here. If you want me to be successful by becoming corrupt, find a new (party) president then.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: ""I was asked to cover up some court cases involving high-ranking figures in Umno and Barisan Nasional", claims Anwar." in News Straits Times, 16 July 2022.
“We want Bahasa Melayu but if can't speak English, it won't be good either. If it's an ordinary person, then okay, but if the person has become a graduate, what else a leader, they must have fluency of a second language. Okay, if you can't be fluent in English, then Arabic? French? Can as well.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Anwar says important for Malaysian leaders, graduates to be bilingual" in Yahoo! News, 11 September 2022.
“The seat distribution among PH (Pakatan Harapan) is already completed but we are negotiating with other electoral pacts such as Muda, PSM (Parti Socialis Malaysia) and others. But seat allocations for all parties under the PH umbrella especially in Peninsular Malaysia, DAP (Democratic Action party), Amanah and PKR (People's Justice Party), have been completed.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Anwar: PH-Muda cooperation is on" in New Straits Times, 21 October 2022.
“Just received the sad news from Kuala Lumpur this morning that the mother of Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Mariah Khamis passed away this morning. I apologize to the leadership and supporters of Pakatan Harapan Sarawak that the campaigning trip to Miri and Kuching scheduled today had to be cancelled. We shall meet at another time.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Dr Wan Azizah's mother dies, Anwar says Sarawak trip cancelled" in MalayMail, 24 October 2022.
“This time, the chairman is Anwar. I call on fence sitters to give us the mandate so that we are free to implement this and will not face any threats after the election.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Empowering Sabah, Sarawak among 10 immediate priorities, says PH" in Malaysia Now, 2 November 2022.
“In stating the need for a federal system, distribution of power is a must in the constitution of the country that is considered a federation. This is not a strange issue for Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Anwar: MA63 to be resolved without much issue if PH given mandate" in The Edge Markets, 12 November 2022.
“Pakatan Harapan will fully implement the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and devolve certain powers to Sabah and Sarawak should it come into power after GE15 (15th general election).”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "MA63 will be fully implemented if Pakatan wins, says Anwar" in The Star, 12 November 2022.
“Please! For goodness sake, for the sake of our children and our future, stop this rot (corruption). Stop this nonsense and it must begin on the 19th of November (2022, on the election day).”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "'We Can': Malaysia’s Anwar in ultimate election bid to be PM" in AP, 15 November 2022.
“Give Pakatan Harapan a chance to set up a clean and authoritative government. The mandate you give is a responsibility for us to bring drastic changes to the country.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Malaysia GE2022: Anwar Ibrahim lends his star power to defend PH seats in KL and Selangor" in The Straits Times, 16 November 2022.
“The number of 70 ministers, which we had previously will be cut by half, their salaries will be cut by half too. The same goes with the prime minister's pay. If you want to be a minister under my cabinet, you need to accept this condition. This is the first step we will take to convince the people.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Anwar promises pay cut for himself, ministers if PH wins GE15" in New Straits Times, 18 November 2022.
“I affirm that Indonesia is a true friend of Malaysia and I hope that trade and business relations, investment, culture and labor issues can be improved. The friendship between the two (nations) must be strengthened.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Indonesia's Jokowi first foreign leader to call Anwar with congratulatory message" in The Star, 24 November 2022.
“I am a prime minister representing all Malaysians and to maintain peace and harmony.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Anwar Ibrahim appointed, sworn in as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister" in Benar News, 24 November 2022.
“With my team, I will carry out this heavy responsibility based on the people's aspirations.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Anwar sworn in as Malaysia’s PM after 25-year struggle for reform" in Aljazeera, 24 November 2022.
“You (Recep Tayyip Erdoğan) are inspiring and you have stood by us as a good brother in difficult times. I look forward to improving our bilateral economic, commercial, and cultural relations between Malaysia and Turkey.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Türkiye's Erdogan congratulates new Malaysian PM Ibrahim" in TRT World, 24 November 2022.
“I would like to inform you that yesterday (26 November 2022), I refused to use a Mercedes S600 vehicle that was purchased and obtained by the Prime Minister's Department before I came into office (of Prime Minister).”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "PM Anwar Ibrahim to use existing vehicle at office, rejects Mercedes S600" in The Edge Markets, 28 November 2022.