Malaysia sudah sedaya mungkin atasi masalah jerebu, kata Anwar

Malaysia is doing everything in its power to tackle the worsening border violence issue originating from Indonesia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated. The premier made this remark while responding to former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin's criticism that Malaysia had been too soft in dealing with Indonesia over border violence concerns.

Anwar revealed this after launching the University of Malaya Residence Project at the Kulim Residential College. Yesterday, Khairy had urged the government to take a tougher stance in addressing the issue, while acknowledging that Malaysia still needs a diplomatic approach. In a recent audio clip from Keluar Sekejap, Anwar also emphasized Malaysia's stance on handling border violence.

Yesterday, Minister of Indigenous People and Environment Arthur Joseph Kurup said that any proposed law on border violence needs to consider its effectiveness, diplomatic implications, evidentiary burden, and enforceability. According to him, handling border violence is becoming increasingly challenging due to several factors, including climate vulnerability, prolonged drought, and farming practices.

In other developments, Anwar wants the University of Malaya Residence Project to be completed as soon as possible before 2030. He said he would personally oversee the project's implementation and launch it in the upcoming Cabinet ministers' meeting. "I want this project to be seen as a joint project that must be upheld in a timely manner," he added.

"I will personally monitor its implementation so that it becomes a good example. We want to make it easier for the university to use land, accelerate the implementation process, and use the purpose effectively through cooperation with related companies."