Anwar tolak dasar kerajaan berteraskan dominasi Melayu, kaum

Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized his commitment to continuing as a leader who loves the nation, rather than succumbing to pressure for the foundation of the government to be based on Malay dominance for the sake of political survival. Anwar stated this after facing narratives from certain parties claiming the foundation of the state needs to be adjusted to Malay dominance if it wishes to survive in politics.

He replied that one must adapt to such a foundation that is based on Malays, otherwise, one cannot survive. Anwar stated he wants to continue as a leader who loves the nation, during the National Deepavali Event 2026 at Little India, Brickfields. In that speech, he affirmed his commitment to upholding the principles of the nation and Constitution, including the position of Malay language, Islam religion, and rights and safety of Malay people.

However, he reminded the importance of the state's safety and stability also depends on the guarantee of justice, success, and happiness for all Malaysians and every citizen of Malaysia. According to him, national wealth should be utilized to enrich the entire population regardless of their ethnicity as poverty is not limited to a single community.

He stated that there are Malay, Chinese, Indian, Iban, and Kadazan people who are successful, but there are also poor groups in every community that require government attention. Meanwhile, Anwar accused some people of using ethnicity to divert attention from corruption and fraud, while some individuals who speak loudly about the survival of their ethnic group are among the wealthiest in the country.

Anwar linked the message of Deepavali with unity, stating that the Light Festival carries a symbol of extinguishing darkness and providing guidance to society to become more just, compassionate, and moral. He also admitted that there are still some aspects that connect the Indian community, including education, Tamil schools, Hindu temples, traders, and the poverty of the urban and rural population.

He said the government is working to help all communities through various initiatives, including providing RM200 to each school child in January, regardless of ethnicity and region, to alleviate family burdens ahead of school opening.