PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians must not be trapped in prolonged disputes, as such divisions would only weaken efforts to build a peaceful and resilient nation, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
While acknowledging his own shortcomings, the Prime Minister stressed that constant quarrels would undermine national harmony.
"The country will not be peaceful if we are constantly fighting,” he said during the Ihya Ramadan event held at the Home Ministry on Thursday (Feb 19).
Anwar said several issues that had surfaced in recent weeks, including matters related to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the controversy surrounding a temple allegedly built on unauthorised land, must be handled based on the law and facts rather than emotions.
“Many things have happened over the past two to three weeks – issues involving the MACC, claims that temples cannot be demolished, and some saying mosques should be treated the same. I want to stress that there was also a mosque in Perak that had to be demolished. Everything must follow the rules and be based on the law,” he said firmly.
At the same event, Anwar called on the people to strengthen their resilience and set high standards in all their endeavours, urging them to strive for excellence equivalent to an “A+”.
He also cautioned against the spread of misinformation and emotionally driven reactions not grounded in facts, emphasising that nation-building is not the responsibility of a single group.
“Nation-building is not the responsibility of one group alone. Every citizen has a role to play,” he said.
He concluded his speech by expressing appreciation to all parties who continue to support efforts to strengthen the nation’s moral, social and economic foundations throughout the month of Ramadan.
