TANJONG MALIM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged the public to continue to support the government in its fight against corruption and power abuse.
He said the government is resolute and will not tolerate individuals who siphon off billions of ringgit from the country’s revenue, whether it occurred in the past or recently.
“The firm stance against corruption and abuse of power is still being used as a political excuse. How unfortunate.
“Yes, they have contributed to the country… but everyone contributes, from the village head, the penghulu, to the imam. Does that give them the right to steal? Can an imam steal from the mosque because of his contributions? And for a finance minister—just because of his contributions, does that justify stealing?” said the Prime Minister.
He said at a lecture on “Za’ba Seabad Pemikir Kemiskinan” and the National Academic Day at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) here today.
Also present were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir and Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.
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