Malay Dignity and Strength Rooted in Islamic Values: Anwar Ibrahim

Kuala Lumpur, The Gulf Observer: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted that the primacy of Malay dignity and the inherent strength of Malay society are deeply rooted in the teachings of Islam.
Speaking at an extempore address on ‘Islam: The Covenants Fulfilled’ at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) on Sunday, January 26, Anwar emphasized the importance of reiterating this core aspect of Malay identity. He referenced the writings of Royal Laureate Prof Diraja Tan Sri Dr Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas, who has long underscored the significance of Islamic values in shaping the Malay community’s dignity and strength.
“This is an aspect which needs reiteration, particularly in this day and age, rather than partake of the self-induced delusion of ‘Malays losing power’ and the consequential chest-thumping hysteria in asserting ‘Ketuanan Melayu’,” Anwar stated, calling for a focus on unity and strength rather than divisive narratives.
Also present at the event were Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, and Prof Dr Alparslan Acikgenc from Ibn Khaldun University in Turkey, who joined the Prime Minister in reflecting on the importance of understanding and upholding Islamic values in modern society.
Anwar’s remarks serve as a call for solidarity, urging the Malay community to return to the foundational principles that have historically guided their strength and unity.