Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the turmoil in other countries should serve as a reminder of the importance of peace and stability.
Anwar reminded Malaysians that unity is the foundation of a nation’s peace which, in turn, drives economic development and the overall wellbeing of its citizens, Utusan Malaysia reported.
“Compared to many other countries, we are far better off,” he said.
“For example, in Nepal, there are riots everywhere … a minister was stripped, and his wife burned to death.
“Just two days ago, there was a shooting involving a leader at a university in the US.
“So let us pray that we can continue to preserve peace and unity,” he said when officiating an event in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, today.
Nepal’s government was toppled on Wednesday after violent protests left at least 51 people dead in the worst unrest in the country since the abolition of the monarchy in 2008.
In the US, a young Utah man suspected of killing the influential conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university on Wednesday was arrested yesterday.
Anwar also stressed that Malaysia’s physical and economic development must go hand in hand with the preservation and strengthening of values.
“Don’t let development erode what truly matters,” he said.
“We may build malls and industries and record high profits, but if we ignore issues like income, housing, welfare and education, we destroy our values and morals in the process.”
