BANGI (BERNAMA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday said that the post of prime minister in Malaysia will continue to be held by the Malays.
“Either from the government or the opposition bloc, the candidates will be Malay. So, let’s move forward, safeguard the rights of the people, and protect the interests of all citizens, all ethnicities, and all regions,” he told reporters after performing Friday prayers at the Al-Kauthar Mosque, Bandar Baru Bangi in Malaysia yesterday.
On Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal’s call for a constitutional amendment so that only the Malays can become prime minister, Anwar said there was no need for the Federal Constitution to be amended for the purpose.
“So far, there’s no need, no serious discussion,” he said.
Meanwhile, Anwar also reminded the opposition bloc not to play issues that could create racial disharmony and disputes. “Of course, the Federal Constitution has rules, and this is not an issue, and it has never been an issue. So, let’s not complicate things.
“And the same goes for the redelineation raised by the opposition. It’s a non-issue. They just want to create a dispute, make people more upset,” he said.
Anwar said the opposition bloc should focus on finding ways to strengthen the country’s economy and alleviate the burden on the people.
