Don’t make govt action on TH a racial, religious issue, says Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that government investigations into mismanagement at institutions like Tabung Haji and Felda are based on accountability rather than religious or racial bias. He urged critics to avoid framing these anti-corruption efforts as attacks on Malay-Muslim agencies.
Why it matters
The statement addresses sensitive political tensions in Malaysia regarding the intersection of institutional governance and ethnic-religious identity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government’s efforts to address issues at Felda were an example of how mismanagement cannot be ignored just because it involves an institution closely associated with the Malays.
KAJANG: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said action is being taken to address the mismanagement and wrongdoing identified in Tabung Haji, rather than because of the Islamic “brand” associated with the institution.
Anwar said the same approach was being taken with other institutions such as Felda, and that such action should not be viewed from a racial or religious standpoint.
“Some Islamic party leaders say action is mainly being taken against Malay-Muslim agencies.
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