King-Anwar’s excellent relations to heal Malaysia’s economy

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King-Anwar’s excellent relations to heal Malaysia’s economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1, 2024: Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim, who ascended the throne as Malaysia’s 17^th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King) yesterday, got down to work immediately.

The King marked his fist day in Istana Negara (palace) today with a meeting with Malaysia’s 10^th Prime Minister (PMX) Anwar Ibrahim.

Top of their agenda is believed to be the fight against the corrupt and corruption, and efforts and measures by the so-called Madani Unity Government to heal the country’s economy which is saddled with a RM1.5 trillion national debt.

The meeting is testimony to the excellent relations between the royalty and PMX, debunking talks that Anwar would be toppled by the Opposition (the Taliban-like PAS and Perikatan Nasional led by the racist Muhyiddin “I Am Malay First” Yassin).

No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on the meeting:

Update

King, Malay rulers supportive of efforts to fight graft, says Anwar

The prime minister also says he has never questioned the judiciary’s decisions or the actions of MACC or LHDN.

Bernama - 01 Feb 2024, 9:15pm

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stressed that those in power must not exploit their position to amass wealth. (Bernama pic)

REMBAU: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, and the Malay rulers support the government’s efforts to cleanse the country of corrupt practices and enhance good governance.

Anwar also said he has urged all leaders and civil servants to collectively combat corruption and make Malaysia a role model for other nations.

“This morning, I was granted an audience with the King at Istana Negara. His Majesty supports and backs the (government’s) measures to improve governance and cleanse the country of corrupt practices,” he said at a state-level programme here.

“I think this is a good opportunity. I want to call on all civil servants to provide the best service possible … I am confident that Malaysia’s dignity will be elevated if we have the right policies and cleanse (the country) of corrupt practices.”

Anwar said the country does not allow those in power to exploit their position to amass wealth, stressing that such practices must be stopped.

“Leaders should bear their responsibilities as a mandate (from the public). The prime minister or finance minister’s success must not be measured by how many billions of ringgit they can amass,” he said.

Anwar also said that throughout his first year of administration, he has never questioned the judiciary’s decisions or the actions of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) or Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).

“I give full authority to MACC. I do not give instructions to arrest individual A or search the house of individual B. I give general instructions; to save the country, we must go after the big fish,” he said.

Meeting with Anwar marks first day as king for Sultan Ibrahim

The prime minister’s audience comes after the ruler took his oath yesterday as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

FMT Reporters - 01 Feb 2024, 2:15pm

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Istana Negara today. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: Newly installed king Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim began his first day as national ruler by granting an audience to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The meeting at Istana Negara comes after the king took his oath yesterday as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

The ceremony took place at the 264th special meeting of the Conference of Rulers in the throne room of Istana Negara.

Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak meanwhile was sworn in as the deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Sultan Ibrahim assumed the throne after the tenure of Pahang ruler Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah came to an end.

Sultan Ibrahim’s wife, Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah, also assumed the throne as the Raja Permaisuri Agong.

Sultan Ibrahim previously said that he had a good relationship with Anwar, who “seeks my opinion and provides me with suggestions”.

Last year, he also said that Anwar should be given more time to improve the country’s economy.

He acknowledged the financial challenges faced by Anwar’s unity government, and expressed relief that the prime minister’s visit to China had resulted in several positive outcomes.