{
  "id": 16424579,
  "title": "Reject politics of hatred and build Malaysia together, Anwar tells Melaka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/reject-politics-of-hatred-and-build-malaysia-together-anwar-tells-16424579",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T03:08:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/25/reject-politics-of-hatred-and-build-malaysia-together-anwar-tells-melaka/240506"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Melaka, October 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the people of Melaka to reject racially and religiously motivated political hatred, and instead foster unity as the cornerstone of national stability and progress. As the chairman of Pakatan Harapan (PH), Anwar highlighted how the history of the Melaka Malay Sultanate and the nation’s quest for independence prove that collective cooperation leads to significant achievements, rather than the struggles of a single group. He cautioned against the false notion that a single race's victory could save the country. Anwar emphasized that if his forebears managed to build the Melaka Malay Sultanate into a thriving empire, Malaysia can accomplish similar feats through peaceful unity among all factions and sound development strategies. Addressing candidates at the event, he urged them to focus on their commitment to state development and serving the people, rather than engaging in divisive rhetoric. Anwar stressed that elections should highlight government achievements, policies, and future plans, rather than serving as a platform for insults or hostility towards opponents. He stressed that the government's success should be measured by its efforts to tackle everyday concerns like the cost of living, job opportunities, education, healthcare, and basic amenities. Anwar affirmed that promoting unity does not mean ignoring the interests of Malays and Bumiputeras, but rather ensuring that national development is achieved through the cooperation of all races. He also cautioned that racial division could hinder Malaysia's advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy, as well as impede job creation and income growth. The Prime Minister reiterated the government's commitment to fixing administrative issues and fulfilling its responsibilities, emphasizing that peace and stability are vital for the well-being of the nation. At the announcement, Anwar unveiled 21 candidates representing PH in the upcoming Melaka state election scheduled for November 14.",
  "summary": "MELAKA, Oct 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people of Melaka to reject politics of hatr...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}