General : Anwar Firm In Not Yielding To Pressure For Policies Based On Racial Dominance

KUALA LUMPUR, November 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has firmly stated that he will not give in to pressure from certain factions who wish to modify national policies to promote racial dominance, simply for the sake of his political survival. He emphasized that the Malay language as the national tongue, Islam as the religion of the Federation, and the unique rights of Malays and Bumiputeras are not topics up for debate.

Simultaneously, Anwar pledged his dedication to guaranteeing fairness, prosperity, and contentment for every citizen, irrespective of their racial or religious identity. He clarified that despite being advised by others to modify national policies to emphasize racial dominance in order to preserve political authority, he remains resolute in his objective to govern Malaysia as a multicultural nation.

Anwar remarked, "Nowadays, wherever I go, people tell me, 'Anwar, you must adjust the policy, it must be Malay, Malay dominance. Otherwise, you won't survive.' My response is: I want to survive as a Malaysian leader who cherishes this country." Speaking at the National-Level Deepavali Celebration 2026 in Little India, Brickfields, Anwar was accompanied by various ministers, including Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, Hannah Yeoh, and Datuk Seri N. Gobalakrishnan.

The Prime Minister criticized certain groups for exploiting the concept of "racial survival" as a tactic for their cause, suggesting that they are actually motivated by personal and familial gains rather than genuine concerns. Anwar also rebuked several associations and political parties for deliberately igniting racial tensions to redirect public focus away from cases of fraud and corruption.

He urged all Malaysians to maintain the principles of humanity, justice, and unity, which are the cornerstone of the nation's strength during the Deepavali festival. Anwar highlighted that the festival's message transcends the Indian community, emphasizing that it should be embraced by all citizens, regardless of their race, religion, or cultural background.

"Human beings must uphold virtuous values," he stated, drawing on the teachings of different religions and the ancient Tamil text, Tirukkural, which underscore moral principles, justice, humanity, and harmonious social relations. "In Malaysia, we respect each other despite our differences, religions, cultures, native languages, and ancestries, yet we share a common humanity.

We respect and appreciate one another. That is how Malaysia must be, how it must remain, and how it must succeed," Anwar concluded.