Reject politics of hatred and build Malaysia together, Anwar tells Melaka

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged the people of Melaka to reject divisive politics based on race and religion, advocating for unity as the cornerstone of national stability and progress.

He emphasized the importance of cooperation among all communities, drawing on historical successes like the Melaka Malay Sultanate.

Anwar highlighted that elections should focus on government achievements and future plans rather than political hostility, and stressed the need for unity in fostering technological advancement and economic growth.

During the Melaka state election event, he announced 21 Pakatan Harapan candidates and encouraged voters to consider candidates' commitment to development.

MELAKA, Oct 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people of Melaka to reject politics of hatred based on race and religion, and instead strengthen unity as the foundation for national stability and progress.

Anwar, also Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman, said the history of the Melaka Malay Sultanate and the nation’s independence struggle proves that momentous success comes through cooperation among various quarters, and not the struggle of a single group.

“I emphasise this repeatedly because some quarters attempt to distort history by claiming that this country can only be saved through the victory of a single race.

“If our ancestors succeeded in building the Melaka Malay Sultanate into a great empire, we can do the same through peace, unity among all quarters, and sound development strategies,” he said.

He said this when addressing the candidate announcement and launch of the Melaka PH election machinery for the Melaka state election at the Hang Jebat Stadium grounds here today.

Also present were DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, PKR vice-president and PH election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, and Melaka PH chairman Datuk Seri Adly Zahari.

Anwar said elections should serve as a platform to explain government achievements, policies, and future plans, rather than an arena to insult opponents or incite political hostility.

The government, he said, must be judged on its efforts to address bread-and-butter issues, including the cost of living, job opportunities, education, healthcare, and basic amenities.

Anwar stressed that strengthening unity does not mean sidelining the interests of the Malays and Bumiputeras, but that national development must be carried out through the cooperation of all races.

Melaka, he added, must continue to be developed through the active participation of the Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities to ensure the state prospers and secures a brighter future for the younger generation.

The Prime Minister cautioned that racial division could undermine the country’s drive to master emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and the digital economy, while stalling job creation and income growth.

Anwar said the government remains committed to rectifying administrative shortcomings and discharging the public trust responsibly, adding that peace and stability must be safeguarded for the nation’s well-being.

Touching on the Melaka state election, he urged voters to evaluate candidates based on their dedication and commitment to state development, while reminding the unveiled PH candidates to uphold the people’s trust and serve them diligently.

At the event, Anwar announced 21 candidates who will represent PH in the Melaka state election scheduled for Nov 14. — Bernama

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首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣敦促马六甲人民拒绝基于种族和宗教的分裂政治，倡导团结，认为团结是国家稳定和进步的基石。

他强调了各社群之间合作的重要性，并借鉴了马六甲马来苏丹国等历史成功案例。

安华强调，选举应该关注政府的政绩和未来计划，而不是政治敌对，并强调需要团结一致来促进技术进步和经济增长。

在马六甲州选举活动中，他宣布了21名希望联盟候选人，并鼓励选民考虑候选人对发展的承诺。

马六甲，10月25日讯——首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣敦促马六甲人民摒弃基于种族和宗教的仇恨政治，转而加强团结，以此作为国家稳定和进步的基础。

安华（同时也是希望联盟主席）表示，马六甲马来苏丹国的历史和国家的独立斗争证明，重大的成功来自于各方的合作，而不是某个团体的斗争。

“我反复强调这一点，是因为有些人试图歪曲历史，声称只有通过某个种族的胜利才能拯救这个国家。

他说：“如果我们的祖先成功地将马六甲马来苏丹国建设成一个伟大的帝国，我们也可以通过和平、各方团结和健全的发展战略做到这一点。”

他今天在汉惹拔体育场举行的马六甲州选举候选人公布和马六甲希望联盟竞选机器启动仪式上发表了上述讲话。

出席者包括行动党秘书长陆兆福、诚信党主席拿督斯里莫哈末沙布、公正党副主席兼希盟选举总监拿督斯里阿米鲁丁以及马六甲希盟主席拿督斯里阿德利查哈里。

安华表示，选举应该成为解释政府政绩、政策和未来计划的平台，而不是侮辱对手或煽动政治敌意的场所。

他表示，评判政府的标准应该是看它为解决民生问题所做的努力，包括生活成本、就业机会、教育、医疗保健和基本生活设施。

安华强调，加强团结并不意味着忽视马来人和土著的利益，而是国家发展必须通过所有种族的合作来实现。

他补充说，马六甲的发展必须继续依靠马来人、华人、印度人等社群的积极参与，以确保该州繁荣发展，并为年轻一代创造更美好的未来。

总理警告说，种族分裂可能会破坏国家掌握新兴技术、人工智能 (AI) 和数字经济的努力，同时阻碍就业创造和收入增长。

安华表示，政府仍致力于纠正行政上的不足，负责任地履行公众的信任，并补充说，为了国家的福祉，必须维护和平与稳定。

谈到马六甲州选举，他敦促选民根据候选人对州发展的奉献和承诺来评价他们，同时提醒已公布的希望联盟候选人要不辜负人民的信任，勤勉地为人民服务。

在活动现场，安华宣布了21名将代表希望联盟参加定于11月14日举行的马六甲州选举的候选人名单。——马新社

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