In the spotlight: Anwar greeting the people after launching the I Lite U project in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. — Picture courtesy of Anwar Ibrahim’s Facebook page
PETALING JAYA: The overwhelming response to the launch of the Innovative Lighting Infrastructure Towards Eco-Elegance and Urbanisation (I Lite U) project signals Kuala Lumpur’s growing global appeal, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“I was touched to see the extraordinary response from Malaysians and foreign tourists during the launch.
“This proves that efforts to beautify Kuala Lumpur are capable of strengthening our appeal in the eyes of the world,” the Prime Minister said in a Facebook post.
He launched the initiative on Saturday night in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026, as part of efforts to enhance the capital’s look and atmosphere.
Anwar noted that the tourism industry continues to show encouraging growth, driven and preserved by the people.
“The peace, harmony and cultural diversity that we safeguard together remain our core strengths and key attractions for foreign tourists,” he said.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the presence of Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, describing the Oscar-winning actress as a global icon and a source of national pride.
“The event was further enlivened by the presence of our world icon, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, the first Asian star to receive an Oscar,” he said.
Anwar said he was inspired by Yeoh’s sharing of discipline, perseverance and courage, adding that her journey should motivate young Malaysians to work hard and carry the nation’s name onto the international stage.
In another post, the Prime Minister congratulated the medical team at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) on the historic success of a liver transplant for a four-month-old baby boy recently.
He said the achievement reflects the high level of expertise, professionalism and dedication of the nation’s healthcare personnel, particularly in performing complex medical procedures.
“Congratulations to the medical team at UMMC on the historic success of a liver transplant for a four-month-old baby weighing 6.2kg,” he said.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, in a Facebook post, said the baby suffered from liver failure and urgently required a liver transplant from his mother on Nov 25.
