Anwar Ibrahim Quotes

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.

We will give room to the chief minister (Hajiji Noor) to hold discussions and find the best formula for the good of Sabah.

It is with great sorrow and sadness to hear about the passing of former President His Excellency Jiang Zemin. On behalf of the Government of Malaysia and its people, please accept our profound condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the government and people of the People's Republic of China. He will always be remembered for his outstanding leadership and legacy during China's reform, opening up and modernization process.

People say 'long live the Malays' but majority Malays are poor and face hardships. Only those on the top enjoy a good life. I want to be a Prime Minister for everyone.

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.

The state and federal machinery should negotiate properly because we are under economic constraints. The national debt (of Malaysia) is estimated to be at RM1.2 trillion and the revenue is getting smaller, while the spending capacity is very limited.

The historical relationship between Malaysia and Pakistan that was established for a long time is not only limited to the current bilateral trade, but also in terms of culture, Islamic understanding and philosophy which has benefitted us greatly.

I maintain my innocence. This to me is a fabrication coming from a political conspiracy to stop my political career.

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.

From RM15 billion (of flood mitigation program budget), we could save close to RM2 billion because we have put an end to direct negotiations.

Azizah and I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Narendra Modi, on the loss of your beloved mother, Smt Heeraben Modi. We share your sadness and our thoughts are with you during your period of mourning.

This is a bit personal, Mister President (of Indonesia Joko Widodo). When I was in a difficult situation, living in uncertainty and suffering, Indonesia welcomed me as a true friend.

Usually an autobiography is written by someone who is retiring from his job. I have just been in this (Prime Minister of Malaysia) position for a little over a month.

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).

The most important thing is for the country to be politically stable, clear in its direction, and strong in the desire to bring change to restore its dignity.