‘End internal discord and prioritise public service’, Anwar tells PKR leaders

DATUK Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on party leaders to put an end to internal squabbles and focus on serving the people ahead of the next general election.

The PKR president has issued a firm reminder to its leadership at all levels to stop engaging in internal disputes deemed unproductive, and instead redirect their efforts towards serving the public.

Anwar also delivered a blunt warning that division chiefs who fail to perform should consider relinquishing their positions.

He said the party’s secretary-general has been given full authority to evaluate the performance of divisional leaders.

“We must prepare from now to face the General Election (GE). Effort and work must go hand in hand, not quarrelling over trivial matters, and do not dwell on problems because they will not be resolved,” he said.

“This meeting (held) once a month and yet some are still lazy. So, division chiefs, if you are lazy or sluggish, please take leave now. There is no need to remain as a division chief. If you want to lead, then lead properly.

“The people want leaders who will defend their welfare and elevate the dignity of the nation,” he said when officiating the PKR Kelantan Mini Convention In Kota Bharu today.

Anwar, who is also Prime Minister, further criticised what he described as inconsistent commitment among party leaders, saying some were highly energetic during internal contests but became disengaged after securing positions.

“This party does not belong to any single individual. It belongs to the people, to those who want to work and struggle to uplift the people’s fate.

“During the campaign for positions, some were willing to stay up until 3am, but after winning, they do not even reply on WhatsApp, do not answer phone calls, and are lazy to attend meetings,” he said.

He added that the party leadership would closely monitor divisional performance, with funding decisions tied directly to activity levels and membership growth.

“Divisions with no increase in membership and no activity will not be given allocations,” he said.

In a separate announcement, Anwar said the federal government had raised development allocations for Kelantan from RM3 billion to RM8 billion, describing the increase as evidence of the administration’s commitment to the state’s development needs.

He explained that all approved funds would be channelled through the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU), Prime Minister’s Department, on the basis that the issues being addressed were national in scope rather than solely state matters.

The government has also allocated an additional RM20 million for the poorest households in Kelantan, to be distributed without regard to political affiliation.

“All these actions reflect good governance. When national administration is managed properly, we can resolve the people’s problems,” he said.

“I am pleased to hear the public’s feedback that they appreciate the leadership of the current government, as they acknowledge that in the 80 years since independence, only the MADANI Government has worked to provide allocations to resolve village-level issues,” he added.

As an example of swift intervention, he said he had ordered immediate reconstruction works after being informed of a collapsed bridge in Kuala Krai.

He acknowledged that Malaysia was facing economic challenges but stressed that public welfare remained a priority, arguing that this justified the continuation of the MADANI administration.

“There is no reason for us to neglect the poorest groups in the country. They may not be our voters, but it is our responsibility to help every citizen,” he said.

“So, if the opposition continues to question the Federal Government’s commitment to Kelantan, I hope they will review the various allocations that have already been provided, especially for Kelantan,” he added. - April 18, 2026