PM Anwar’s 2025 New Year Address

Malay Mail

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his New Year’s Eve address tonight, described 2024 as a transformative year for Malaysia, marking the prelude and foundation of the nation’s reform agenda. — Video courtesy of Prime Minister’s Office

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00:00Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh and Salam Sejahtera.

00:18Ladies and gentlemen,

00:21I am honoured to welcome you back to the year 2024,

00:27a year that will be remembered in history as a precursor and a pioneer

00:33to the national innovation agenda for the beloved country of Malaysia.

00:39If the Madani Economic Framework was launched on 27 July 2023,

00:46it would make it possible for Malaysia to re-establish itself as an economic pioneer in Asia.

00:56What is more important and valuable is the Madani Economic Framework,

01:01which gives guidance to the leaders and the next generation

01:07to build an economic system based on human principles,

01:14with benevolence and mercy,

01:18so that justice can be established for every Malaysian citizen.

01:24For this purpose, the government has made an effort to launch a new initiative starting this year.

01:35I also understand that not all government decisions and policies are popular or effective.

01:45However, all of this is carried out with a clear political stance,

01:51with a sincere intention, as well as a detailed assessment

01:55to ensure that the foundations provide the most benefits to the people.

02:02For example, a diesel subsidy.

02:06And before that, the electric tariff,

02:11which was launched by the Madani government

02:14to cover the long-term deficit in coal subsidies

02:19that have been allocated to the richest parties,

02:25and foreigners, three and a half million people,

02:29who are not eligible to receive subsidies.

02:32Alhamdulillah, the allocation for the Rahmah Cash Fund, or STR,

02:38and the Rahmah Fund, or SARA for this year,

02:42has been increased by Rp10 billion,

02:46which is the largest amount in history.

02:50God willing, in the future, the government is eager to increase the allocation of STR and SARA

02:57by Rp3 billion, or 30% to Rp13 billion in total.

03:06In addition to increasing the number of year-end subsidies,

03:11the government is also keen to increase the costs that must be handled.

03:18Because the cost of living is handled through the implementation of the Payung Rahmah program

03:24throughout the country.

03:26Supervisors are actively mobilized to observe, monitor, and take action

03:34on any parties that overprice.

03:40We must handle the current economic situation wisely.

03:49Because it also involves what is not expected to happen as bad as this,

03:59which is the flood disaster that happened recently.

04:05Therefore, the Madani government has assured

04:10that all efforts will continue to be carried out in all countries

04:16to ensure immediate assistance

04:20and recovery work and assistance as soon as possible

04:25will be provided by all central government agencies,

04:29associations, cooperatives, state agencies, and local governments.

04:37Preparatory operations have been planned in advance

04:45to avoid the negative impact of the disaster.

04:51God willing, we will be able to save and protect more lives,

04:57such as victims or property that is damaged.

05:02Regarding state spending,

05:04in addition to providing support to basic needs such as roads,

05:10festivals, libraries, and supplies,

05:13by continuing the flood prevention projects in high-risk areas,

05:19although it will have a high impact and impact on state spending.

05:25In 2025, Malaysia will take responsibility as the leader of ASEAN.

05:35The complexity of the global landscape now

05:39requires ASEAN to play a new role and direction.

05:44This turns out to be a major task for Malaysia

05:47to lead ASEAN this year by raising the theme of inclusiveness and efficiency,

05:54that is, to bring all existing forces,

05:59all existing teams as one

06:03and ensure that this development continues to be sustainable

06:08and take into account, reduce differences,

06:13and deal with the problems faced by marginalized, poor, and marginalized groups.

06:22So this is our intention,

06:25so that ASEAN enjoys and shares the abundance of prosperity

06:31fairly without any marginalized groups or regions.

06:41Therefore, for this purpose,

06:43we must jointly uphold the principle of striving for excellence,

06:48which means trying to find ways and methods to record the achievements,

06:57to strengthen the unity in our country first,

07:00because before we enter the international market,

07:06the country must be well-organized,

07:09the level of governance must be elevated,

07:12the level of integrity and integrity must be enhanced,

07:15only then will we gain respect as a sovereign, independent, and responsible country.

07:24This is a great respect for the country

07:27and an opportunity to build a new page in the global agenda,

07:33which continues to challenge several major issues,

07:38such as the occupation, cruelty, oppression, colonization in Gaza,

07:45and several other challenging areas.

07:49We pray to Allah SWT,

07:51hopefully our efforts will be blessed by Allah SWT.

07:56Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

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