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Anwar Ibrahim
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“The problem with our (national) debt is it has already touched RM1.2 trillion and if liabilities are included, the debt is RM1.5 trillion.”
Anwar Ibrahim (born 1947) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Immediate action needed to address Malaysia's RM1.5 trillion national debt: PM Anwar" in Channel News Asia, 17 January 2023.
“For the January-December 2022 period, Malaysia's export to Brunei increased by 33.3 per cent to RM7.4 billion (US$1.68 billion). Imports from Brunei were recorded at RM5.82 billion (US$1.21 billion), an increase of 154.8 per cent from the previous year (2021).”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "PM to witness MoU between Mida, BIA in Brunei" in The Star, 24 January 2023.
“I know there are comments like 'Anwar likes to toy with numbers'. I seldom want to answer these, but I want to say here that any investigation into alleged corruption is for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to look at. But believe me, in my current position, I will not issue baseless statements.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "I deal in facts, not lies, says Anwar amid online flak" in The Vibes, 24 January 2023.
“There are people who asked 'Anwar, if there are wrongdoings, why not prosecute?' Prosecution is not my job. Don't challenge me.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Don't challenge me, says Anwar" in New Straits Times, 24 January 2023.
“As a general rule, previous announcements should be honoured although we might have some reservations. Otherwise, it will cause a lot of disruptions.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Policies by previous govts will go on, says Anwar" in Free Malaysia Today, 25 January 2023.
“His Majesty (Hassanal Bolkiah) has been watching and following our development (in Malaysia). Friendship is important, and ours has been good and...kind of personal. Whenever I'm in distress, His Majesty always shows concern.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Anwar says personal ties with Sultan of Brunei will expedite implementation of programmes" in The Star, 25 January 2023.
“I want to start a new transition. No more just slogans. We want appreciation and practice and also truth, justice and unity. Malaysians have become cynical and are tired of just slogans and promises.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Anwar meets Malaysian diaspora in Brunei" in The Vibes, 25 January 2023.
“If the main teachers take a wrong action, it must be questioned. Just because that person is a head of a political party, that does not mean all his statements are right. Islam did not teach us to do so (follow blindly). Islamic religious education should be based on deep understanding of the Quran, sunnah and the earliest of Ulemas. The interpretations must be questioned and corrected if need be. That is the tradition of seeking knowledge.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Islamic studies in schools to be reviewed to emphasise universal values and humanity, says Anwar" in The Star, 26 January 2023.
“We in Malaysia will not tolerate the burning of any holy book – be it the Quran, Bible or any other. There is no freedom to kill or dehumanise.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "PAS free to protest against burning of Quran but don't cause trouble, says Anwar" in The Star, 26 January 2023.
“I look forward to working closely with him (United States President Joe Biden) for the mutual benefit of our people.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "US President Biden congratulates Anwar, commends Malaysia's inspiring democracy" in The Star, 27 January 2023.
“I received a congratulatory message from US (United States) President Joe Biden, who commended Malaysia's inspiring democracy in the recent general election.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Biden congratulates Anwar over appointment as PM" in New Straits Times, 27 January 2023.
“Indonesia accepted me as a true friend, so I will never forget that. Indonesia is a neighbour, we share the same roots and have a good friendship. It (Indonesia) was also a true friend at a time when I was cast out and sidelined.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Can Anwar leverage on friendships to attract investments?" in Free Malaysia Today, 28 January 2023.
“People can harp upon issues of race or religion, to me, it's completely irrelevant. It's a way and attempt by political leaders to disguise and hijack the central issues of governance in this country. They are going to appeal to the race, including the Malays, that their position, their power base is challenged.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "It’s not race or religion that threatens Malays and Malaysia but corruption, says PM Anwar" in Malay Mail, 28 January 2023.
“We have to continue to work together to make sure we save this country from corruption.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Anwar: Corruption threatens the Malays, not other races [NSTTV]" in New Straits Times, 28 January 2023.
“I hope to save the country from corruption, all the money stolen, and give it back to the people.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Leaders must never forget the people and their sorrows, says Anwar" in The Star, 29 January 2023.
“I don't think the Myanmar issue should frustrate our (ASEAN) moves. It would be ideal if we have a strong consensus in sending a strong message to the Myanmar regime. You (Myanmar) have every right to have your own domestic policies and priorities, but no country in these times should ever continue with discriminatory policies, marginalization of their people, intimidating, or worse, perpetrating violence against its own people.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "PM's visit to Thailand renews resolve in solving old problems" in The Sun Daily, 11 February 2023.
“This year's economic performance is encouraging as a result of the reopening of the economy in line with a shift to a COVID-19 endemic phase.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "15 Fastest Growing Countries in Asia" in Yahoo! Finance, 12 February 2023.
“As what I explained in the previous (parliamentary) session, although it was a decision made by the previous government, to increase electricity tariff, the government now has withdrawn the suggestion and will only impose that on the T20 (top 20 income group) that are the multinational corporations (MNC) and other big companies, unless they are companies that are involved in food security.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "PM Anwar says no to GST or consumption tax, will tighten subsidies for 'the rich' instead" in Malay Mail, 14 February 2023.
“I was asked by the (Turkish) president (Recep Tayyip Erdoğan) to be there (in Turkey) immediately, to give moral support (in the aftermath of 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake). (And) I am considering whether I should fly tonight to Türkiye to show our support. Several leaders of other countries have arrived in the country, and the president has asked me to personally be there.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Anwar may leave for Turkiye tonight after Erdogan's call" in New Straits Times, 14 February 2023.
“I will be part of the process (former Prime Minister Najib Razak's request for a royal pardon) and on the matters of the awarding of honorific titles and pardons, that is the prerogative of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. We don't have to debate this in public because we have to go through that process.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Anwar: I will be part of Pardons Board panel to decide on Najib’s fate" in The Star, 8 April 2023.
“The (political) appointments are for government-linked companies, not publicly-listed companies. Those appointed have the suitable qualifications. Unlike before, these appointments are based on their qualifications and it comes with a set of rules. For example, they must (carry out) their responsibilities well, they must not overspend and allowances are given based on their qualifications.”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Some political appointments at government-linked companies to be reviewed: Malaysia PM Anwar" in Channel News Asia, 11 April 2023.
“Alhamdulillah, today Pakatan Harapan has come up with ten main pledges for the rakyat (people) for GE15 (15th general election). Through these offerings, (Pakatan Harapan) is determined and focused on redeveloping Malaysia which has been plagued and beset by all sorts of crises, including lame policies and administrative weaknesses, health issues, crumbling economy, rising cost of living, dwindling employment opportunities, food supply and education issues among others. I implore the rakyat (people) to study this offer and therefore give us the mandate to emerge as the party with the clearest majority to govern and rule the country. We will work very hard for our beloved country, Reformasi!”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2022) cited in: "Anwar: 'Tawaran Harapan' GE15 manifesto is for the rakyat" in New Straits Times, 2 November 2022.
“We are living in post-normal time as you know, unanticipated. There is something developing, simultaneous, sometimes spontaneous and would require some ingenuity in resolving many problems. Now, look at Malaysia, where is the problem? Political instability will kill the country politically and economically. For the last few years nothing seems to move, no policy, no direction and, because of that, leaders will take the chance to squander as much as possible. So, we have been at loggerheads, sometimes viciously I think, between PH (Pakatan Harapan) and the UMNO-lead coalition of BN (Barisan Nasional), but what was the consensus? That it is enough. We agree that we need stability. We agree that we need to chart a new future for the country. We agree on good governance and leading the country out of corruption and we agree that this is a country that is not racial. A strong Malay-based (society) to address the Malays' concerns, but to be able to embrace and include all races, this is the parameter on which we agree and the strong coalition and partners in Sabah and Sarawak will form a very formidable alliance with a two thirds majority, which makes Malaysia one of the most stable countries in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).”
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Recorded in: Anwar Ibrahim (2023) cited in: "Anwar discusses various issues in exclusive interview during official visit to Thailand" in The Star, 13 February 2023.