Anwar tolak dasar kerajaan berteraskan dominasi Melayu, kaum

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized his desire to remain the head of the nation, eschewing pressures to base the foundation of the government on Malay dominance for the sake of political survival. He claimed certain voices are claiming the country's foundation needs to be adapted to Malay dominance if it is to endure in politics.

Anwar responded, stating he wishes to continue as the Malaysia-loving leader. He added that if this is not done, they will not be able to survive. "I say, I want to continue as the Malaysia-loving leader," he said during the 2026 National Deepavali Celebration in Little India, Brickfields. In this context, Anwar reiterated his commitment to upholding national principles and the Constitution, including Malay language, Islamic religion, and the rights and safety of Malay people.

However, he reminded that the safety and stability of the nation also depend on guarantees of equality, success, and happiness for all races and every Malaysian citizen. He stressed that the nation's wealth must be utilized to promote the well-being of the entire populace regardless of race, as poverty does not only affect one group of people.

Anwar noted that there are Malays, Chinese, Indians, Iban and Kadazans who are successful, but there are also poor segments within each community that need government attention. Meanwhile, Anwar accused some people of using racial issues to divert attention from corruption and fraud, while some powerful individuals speaking about the endurance of races are among the wealthiest in the country.

"The struggle is actually to make them and their families wealthy," he said. Linking his Deepavali message with unity, Anwar said the Light Festival symbolizes eliminating darkness and guiding society to be more just, compassionate, and moral. He also admitted there are still some issues affecting the Indian community that need to be addressed, including education, Tamil schools, Hindu temples, merchants, and poverty in urban and rural areas.

He said the government is working to help all communities through various initiatives, including providing RM200 to each schoolchild in January, regardless of race or area, to ease family burdens as schools reopen.