Anwar vows to stay firm on tackling corruption
"That is my duty, and I will perform to the utmost of my ability to ensure that we get rid of corruption that has been endemic in this country," he declared during his speech at the National Journalists Day (Hawana) 2025 at WTC Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (June 14).
Anwar emphasized that his intention is not to incarcerate people but to recoup money squandered through corruption and use it for the betterment of the people.
He highlighted that in a tradition where corruption was endemic and systemic, his government has initiated reforms, including proper tender and award of projects and enacting new legislation, such as the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act.
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