Nation’s stability, internal strength key to Malaysia’s role in ASEAN - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says internal stability and strength are key for Malaysia to play a meaningful regional and global role. - BERNAMA
PUTRAJAYA: Internal stability and strength are crucial foundations for Malaysia to play a meaningful role at the regional and international levels, including within the ASEAN cooperation framework, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
Speaking at the Finance Ministry's (MoF) monthly assembly here today, Anwar said noble intentions to assist other nations, such as Myanmar or Gaza, may not be realised if Malaysia fails to manage itself transparently and effectively.
"If our country is unstable, poorly governed and focused only on personal or family wealth, then any noble intention to help countries like Myanmar or Gaza will be meaningless," he said.
In this regard, Anwar called for good governance and sound economic management as the foundation to strengthen Malaysia's role in ASEAN.
The prime minister also expressed appreciation to MoF staff for successfully organising last week's ASEAN Finance Ministers' Meeting.
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