Anwar Ibrahim Quotes

Prime Minister of Malaysia since 2022

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (born 10 August 1947) is a Malaysian politician and has been the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance since 2022. He is the founder and leading figure of the People's Justice Party. He was also the Minister of Finance (1991– 1998), Minister of Education (1986–1991), Minister of Agriculture (1984–1986) and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports (1983–1984).

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Native Name: Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim

Alternative Names: Anwar bin Ibrahim

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I am a prime minister representing all Malaysians and to maintain peace and harmony.

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.

Based on the report by the National Action Council on Cost of Living on Tuesday, we decided that the earlier proposal to increase the electricity tariff will not proceed as this will burden the rakyat (citizens). We acknowledged that if nothing is done, there will be a negative impact on government finance which is quite high, exceeding some RM30 billion next year. So, only multinational companies and large companies that export products will be charged.

Please, don't do that (calling me the prime minister as papa).

Insha Allah, bilateral ties between both Malaysia and Turkey will continue to strengthen.

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.

Hopefully, the cooperation between the federal and state governments will continue to be strengthened for the well-being of the people.

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.

I look forward to working closely with him (United States President Joe Biden) for the mutual benefit of our people.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.