Anwar: Madani Nation to bring Malaysia forward with accountability, transparency

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PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has launched the Madani Nation concept, which he says is aimed at bringing Malaysia forward.

Anwar said in his speech on Thursday (Jan 19) that the concept's main core are the principles of accountability and transparency.

“We want to ensure that while the economy will grow robustly, the people will not be forsaken and that the government is accountable in its service to the country,” said the Prime Minister.

He added that for the country to grow and move forward, past weaknesses must not be repeated, and said that this is why he had directed Cabinet to identify issues raised in the Attorney-General’s Report and seek ways to not repeat the mistakes

“If we can rectify mistakes, we can save the country and bring her back to her former glory,” he added.

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The launch at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre was attended by Cabinet ministers and senior civil servants.

This launch will also see the unveiling of Anwar's book titled " Developing a Madani Nation".

Madani is the Malay acronym for Sustainability, Care & Compassion, Respect, Innovation, Prosperity, and Trust.

The book, published by Institut Darul Ehsan (IDE), among others, features Anwar's ideas from his political experience and vast knowledge gathered from four decades of reading that began from his days as a student to leading the Reformasi movement.

On the Madani concept, Anwar said that the government is introducing something holistic that will ensure development goes hand in hand with the interests and well-being of the people.

The Prime Minister said the Madani concept would see to it that growth would prioritise the people’s needs - especially those of the poor - so that they could be freed from poverty.

On racial unity, Anwar said the leadership would protect the people from racism and put a stop to attempts to use political identity to split the people.

He added that an emphasis would be put on effective enforcement that is carried out in a responsible, transparent manner.

The Prime Minister pointed out that if the government is lacking funds, proper financial management would enable it to draw in the money.

“With the ability of political leadership and commitment of civil servants, I am confident that Malaysia can regain its good name in the world stage again,” he said.