PM's Announcement Today Reflects MADANI Govt Resolve Amid Political Pressures - ABIM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Several cost-of-living relief measures, announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today, reflect the MADANI Government’s firm commitment not to bow to the pressure of parties attempting to undermine national stability.

Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM) president Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin said that ABIM is confident that these measures will gain greater comprehensive value and long-term impact through the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which is expected to be tabled in Parliament soon.

“Initiatives such as the one-off cash payment of RM100 to all adults, the reduction of RON95 petrol prices to RM1.99 per litre, and the doubling of the Rahmah MADANI Sales allocation are among the immediate steps which can alleviate the rising cost of living affecting the majority of people, particularly the low and middle-income groups,” he said in a statement, today.

Ahmad Fahmi, however, stressed that the real benefits of these initiatives will only be realised if they are implemented with integrity, efficient governance, and genuine concern for the people in need.

“ABIM believes that the success of the Malaysia MADANI agenda will only be guaranteed through a combination of strong political will, active and progressive civil society involvement, and the unwavering support of all Malaysians,” he added.

He also emphasised the importance of thorough monitoring and transparency in the implementation of all announced initiatives, adding that ABIM remains committed to being a strategic partner in supporting the reform agenda, particularly those which uphold the principles of social justice and good governance.

Ahmad Fahmi also expressed appreciation for the Prime Minister’s announcement, describing it as proof of the MADANI Government's ongoing commitment to addressing key issues faced by the people, while continuing the nation's recovery and reform agenda.

Meanwhile, the Anwar Ibrahim Club (AIC) described the Prime Minister's announcement as proof of the MADANI Government's concern for the welfare and well-being of the people, particularly in facing the increasingly challenging cost-of-living pressures.

“It reflects the commitment of the country’s leadership to ensuring that the people continue to receive support and are not left behind amid the country's economic development,” it said in a statement.

As a community movement supporting the Malaysia MADANI concept, AIC said that the initiatives demonstrate that the voices and needs of the people are always prioritised in every government plan.

In this regard, AIC called on all Malaysians to continue supporting the government’s ongoing reform efforts, for the sake of a more prosperous, stable, and competitive future for the nation.

-- BERNAMA