Anwar vows never to forget Permatang Pauh
PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Permatang Pauh constituency remained personally significant to him despite now representing Tambun in Perak. “Although I am now the Member of Parliament for Tambun, where did I start? Permatang Pauh. H...
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the importance of Permatang Pauh constituency to him, stating that his heart remains in the hometown where his journey began. Despite now representing Tambun in Perak, Anwar reiterated that the constituency should continue to receive development assistance. He spoke at the launch of the "Entrepreneurial Emergence Plan" and presented assistance to micro-entrepreneurs and traders in Bukit Mertajam.
The plan aims to expand economic opportunities at the grassroots level and waives rental payments for local traders for two years to help them establish their businesses. Anwar also proposed reducing the number of lucky-draw days at gaming outlets from 22 to 7 to control gambling and reduce its social impact. The Prime Minister clarified that these measures were intended to empower working-class Malaysians and prevent wealth from being siphoned away by a small elite, rather than catering to their interests.
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