Anwar kecewa lihat ‘pemikiran jumud’ di Parlimen

Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim expressed disappointment at the "stale" thinking in Parliament during a recent industry awards ceremony. Malaysia needs a new generation of people and industry stakeholders who are willing to develop the skills necessary to build the nation, he said. Anwar criticised the Parliament's focus on sectarian identities, religious affiliations, and prejudice, which are outdated ways of thinking.

He emphasized that Malaysia is a diverse country with various ethnicities, religions, sentiments, and regions, and any discussion must respect and accommodate these differences. To reach new heights, Malaysia must harness advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), supercomputers, and high-performance computing. Without mastering these technologies, Malaysia will fall behind, he warned.

The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of supporting over thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to ensure their competitiveness on the global stage. The Government, led by the Finance Ministry, has pledged support through loans, grants, and incentives to help these SMEs grow and succeed in the international market.