{
  "id": 7109534,
  "title": "Jangan biar negara tersepit antara hutang dan rakyat, kata Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/jangan-biar-negara-tersepit-antara-hutang-dan-rakyat-kata-anwar-7109534",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T11:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/13/jangan-biar-negara-tersepit-antara-hutang-dan-rakyat-kata-anwar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim urged for a more equitable global financing system during the BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi, emphasizing that no country should be forced to choose between repaying debts and fulfilling their responsibility to their people. He highlighted that many nations struggle to repay debts or risk high interest rates, while some allocate more funds for interest payments than for youth education or public health. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, stated that financing should align with goals and needs, and that providing basic needs and public services should not cause a nation to bear unbearable debt burdens. He also emphasized the role of commercial capital when channelled fairly, along with urging progress in initiatives like the New Development Bank, local currency settlement mechanisms, and the potential for Islamic finance markets. The Prime Minister called for concrete actions to eliminate unfair trade practices, as well as sharing development experiences, technical cooperation, and training in emerging fields such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence. Regarding the green transition, Anwar said countries should be given space to move at different speeds and through different paths, depending on their circumstances and development levels. He noted that investment in technologies such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage is part of the countries' own transition efforts. Anwar also characterized BRICS as offering important geo-economic advantages, with broad and potentially diverse trade markets that can help member economies reduce excessive dependence on traditional Western markets. \"The synergy created and optimized will be the driving force behind economic growth and shared prosperity,\" he said. On the topic of Western Asia, Anwar said inclusive growth and prosperity cannot be discussed when war drives up energy prices and threatens global shipping lanes. \"Malaysia's presence is clear. Sovereignty must be respected, the general public must be protected, and the global shipping route must be kept away from the battlefield. Those with the greatest ability to influence development have a special responsibility to prevent conflict from continuing to rise,\" he said. Anwar said Malaysia hopes BRICS clearly states that occupation, colonialism, or more precisely, 'colonial aggression' cannot be a fate, and no life is less valuable simply because of where someone lives. He said BRICS can expand choices and strengthen a nation's ability to shape the world around them, but stressed that influence is not the goal itself. \"For Malaysia, strategic autonomy means freedom to determine its own will and the courage to uphold that choice when needed. As a BRICS Friend, Malaysia hopes to contribute to this spirit,\" he said.",
  "summary": "Perdana menteri berkata ada negara membangun bayar faedah hutang lebih tinggi daripada perbelanjaan pendidikan rakyat.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Jangan biar negara tersepit antara hutang dan rakyat, kata Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/jangan-biar-negara-tersepit-antara-hutang-dan-rakyat-kata-anwar",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:56:00.000Z"
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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."
}