KUALA LUMPUR – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that any effort to implement reforms, championed since the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and PKR eras, cannot be rushed. Instead, it must involve discussions and consultations with other coalition parties in the Unity Government.
In response to calls from some PKR members for immediate and comprehensive reforms, the Prime Minister emphasised that change is necessary but must be approached with political wisdom, taking into account the position and priorities of each party.
“Sometimes we forget… PKR has 30 seats, PH has 82 seats, but we speak as though we control 222 Parliamentary seats,” he remarked.
“We must remember that change must occur, but it must be rational and wise. We must understand that we need to negotiate well and consult all party leaders,” he added.
Anwar acknowledged that the process would not be easy, as every party has its own agenda. However, he stressed that the leadership of the government must guide this process wisely.
He also reiterated the government’s commitment to bringing about change and rejecting corruption, misconduct, and arrogance.
Anwar made these remarks during his speech at the Family Day and National Reformists’ Rally 2026 in Hulu Selangor today.
The Prime Minister admitted that his administration continues to face significant challenges in implementing reforms, particularly when racial issues are often used as political tools.
As both PH Chairman and PKR President, Anwar noted that each ethnic group – Malay, Chinese, Indian, and those from Sabah and Sarawak – may have their own issues, but they must all be viewed within the broader context of Malaysia.
“What is often feared… is that the Malays focus on issues related to the Chinese, some Chinese only think of Chinese schools, and some Indians think similarly. We need to see this from the broader Malaysian perspective,” he explained.
Anwar also criticised the opposition for vocally attacking the government over reforms, despite their failure to implement them when in power.
“When they had power, they did nothing. Now that they don’t have it, they complain every day. That is the challenge for those of us in power,” he said.
The Prime Minister reiterated his government’s firm commitment to rejecting corruption, abuse of power, and arrogance while defending the independence of the judiciary.
“Those familiar with corruption will never accept us kindly. Those who support the corrupt will be displeased with us. Those who infringe on the independence of the judiciary will not be happy with a free judiciary’s decisions,” he concluded. – January 3, 2026