KUALA LUMPUR: There are attempts at sabotage and foreign interference aimed at undermining the government and the country’s interests, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the alleged efforts involved the use of influence and funding by certain parties, following strong public and government condemnation of the Israeli regime’s violence in Gaza and Palestine, as well as the recent attacks in Iran.
“I can only assure you that we will remain vigilant. Vigilance and preparedness are essential. Assuming that everything is in order and safe would be a major weakness in our thinking.
“That is why issues of national sovereignty and the dignity of the people require unity among Members of Parliament, even though we are aware of the risks,” he said during his winding-up speech on the motion condemning the Israeli attack on Iran, which he described as barbaric and violent, and carried out with the support of the United States, in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (March 2).
Anwar said the matter warrants a thorough investigation as it is deeply concerning.
“Historically, during the early years of Merdeka, there was the Communist threat posed by the Malayan Communist Party (PKM), which also received external assistance. It was ultimately rejected by the people and defeated.
“We must not allow any such possibility to arise again that could threaten the security of our country,” he added.
He was responding to Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hasan (PN–Kota Baru), who raised the statement by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirming an investigation into an alleged attempt to overthrow the government and destabilise the country.
On Feb 27, Mohd Khalid said the probe involved several prominent individuals who had allegedly engaged a media consulting firm based in England to mount a smear campaign against the government and the Prime Minister.
