Tackle issues effectively to avoid exploitation of irresponsible parties - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all quarters, including civil servants, to tackle every issue in the country effectively to prevent it from being exploited by irresponsible parties.

He said that ongoing issues must be appropriately handled while stressing that matters highlighted on social media should not be sensationalised for personal gain.

"We are sometimes dragged into issues, especially on social media or the media, because they thrive on sensationalism. As a result, small matters that could be handled well are blown out of proportion.

"It's as if war is about to break out -- the temple issue...the balloon (seller) issue, when, in fact, these can be handled well. That's why I would like to suggest that we should not give room for exploitation," he said at today's Prime Minister's Department staff meeting for April.

Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof were also present.