KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians must remain vigilant against individuals acting as proxies for foreign powers, warns Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Delivering a strongly worded speech at the National Training Week 2025 summit here yesterday, Anwar emphasised Malaysia’s unwavering commitment to sovereignty and justice, urging the public to reject subversive elements.
“Let there be no instigators. Do not allow provocateurs or foreign agents to undermine what we have built.
“There are those who, out of envy or on behalf of foreign powers, aim to destabilise our country and erode our values,” he said.
Anwar referred to a 2022 incident in which a Malaysian couple allegedly assisted operatives from the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad in entering the country via Thailand.
“I commend our police force for successfully arresting and charging those involved,” he said.
Anwar also stressed that a true “Negara Madani” must uphold both national sovereignty and moral clarity, particularly on global issues such as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
“Just yesterday (Friday), Israel launched another brutal assault. We strongly condemn such attacks.
“How is it that one country is permitted to commit such acts of violence repeatedly and with impunity?
“What’s more troubling is when people in Malaysia, an independent nation, are afraid to speak out,” he said.
He urged Malaysian youth to be discerning and not easily swayed by what they see online.
“Do not be naive. Do not be deceived by what you see on social media,” he said.
Anwar’s remarks came amid Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which he condemned as part of a long-standing pattern of aggression.
Reaffirming Malaysia’s position, he said the country’s principled stance on Gaza would not be compromised, regardless of external pressure.
“This is what it means to be a Negara Madani. We do not care whether certain countries approve or not,” he said.
