Malaysia sudah sedaya mungkin atasi masalah jerebu, kata Anwar

Malaysia is making maximum efforts to address the worsening border violence originating from Indonesia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated. The government is taking all possible measures to tackle the issue, he said while responding to former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin's claim that Malaysia exhibited too much leniency in dealing with Indonesia over border violence concerns.

Anwar made the remarks after launching the University Malaya Residential Project at the Kolameruan Housing Society building on the university campus. Yesterday, Khairy urged the government to take a tougher stance in handling the border violence issue, but acknowledged that Malaysia still needs to adopt a diplomatic approach. In a recent audio episode of Keluar Sekejap, Anwar also highlighted Malaysia's approach in addressing cross-border violence.

The previous day, Minister of Indigenous People and Environment Arthur Joseph Kurup stated that any legal proposal related to border violence needs to consider its effectiveness, diplomatic implications, evidentiary burden, and enforceability. He pointed out that tackling cross-border violence is increasingly challenging due to several factors, including climate change, prolonged droughts, and farming practices.

In another development, Anwar expressed his desire to have the University Malaya Residential Project completed as soon as possible before 2030. He added that he will personally oversee the project's implementation and raise it in the upcoming Council of Ministers meeting. "I want this project to be seen as a joint project that must be carried out in a timely manner," he said.

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