KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia’s success in hosting the 47th Asean Summit should be a source of pride for all Malaysians, regardless of political affiliation, and not a subject of criticism or division.
He said among the significant achievements during the summit were the admission of Timor-Leste as Asean’s 11th member and the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord between Thailand and Cambodia, both milestones that should unite Malaysians in shared pride.
Anwar noted that international recognition, including from major powers such as the United States, of Malaysia’s active role in promoting regional peace clearly demonstrated the growing confidence in the country’s diplomatic capability.
“Today, Malaysia’s name shines on the world stage… something that has rarely happened in our history. Let us seize this moment to strengthen our nation.
“Do not be resentful of our nation’s success; this is the country’s achievement. Prime ministers may come and go, rise and fall, but the nation must always be uplifted,” he said during ministers’ question time in the Dewan Rakyat today. — Bernama
