MELAKA, Aug 16 — Prime Minister and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told party delegates today that he chose to put the people first, amid growing internal censure against the party’s unity government ally Barisan Nasional.
Speaking at this year’s congress, Anwar said any decision regarding PKR’s cooperation with BN and Umno must not be driven by anger, but instead treated carefully through what he described as political “wisdom” that ultimately puts national interests above partisan conflicts.
Still, Anwar suggested the party will not hesitate to langgar — a Malay term for engaging in battle or demolishing a foe — if any of its members forced to.
“With regards to Umno-BN, whatever the decision it cannot be based on our disappointment or anger,” the PKR president said in his winding-up speech, amid boos and jeers towards Umno from delegates on the floor.
“It must always be driven by public and national interests. You may say they (Umno-BN) care less about the people, I say we must care. Because we should be the rational one, and there must be wisdom and insights.
“The pact of the unity government would not have been possible if not for wisdom, without the realisation and utmost love for the country,” Anwar added.
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Date: 16 August, 2026 4:00 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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