Prime Ministers Of Malaysia

"Government departments must formulate and develop suitable measures to implement targeted subsidies by taking into consideration the interests of the consumers and the industries and ensure smooth and effective implementation of the measures."

"Malaysia must redistribute bulk subsidies that have been enjoyed by the wealthy and conglomerates which were meant to support the B40 and M40 groups as well as small traders who are particularly affected and more in need."

"The Cabinet has tasked the AG (attorney-general) to look into the matter so that negotiations and discussions with Singapore on Batu Puteh (islet) will have a meaningful outcome. Further, we do not want this to result in issues or problems in the relations of two neighboring friends."

"The government intends to facilitate this industry to export produce and at the same time, ensure there is sufficient supply to meet the needs of the people."

"I wished them (Malaysia's newly appointed heads of diplomatic missions) all the best in their endeavors and hope they can raise the country's name to a higher level with regard to foreign policy direction."

"Under my administration, Malaysia will remain steadfast in the struggle to end the suffering and to restore peace and freedom to Palestine."

"It is my dream to go to an independent Palestine."

"Although there was a slight increase (in cost) to accommodate the realignment of the ECRL (East Coast Rail Link) project that we approved, (we managed to) bring down the total cost by RM11.01 billion."

"What I have done is that many of my duties as prime minister have been delegated to my deputies (Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Fadillah Yusof)."

"As a multi-racial and culturally diverse country, it has become a habit and an obligation for each of us to take this opportunity (Christmas Eve) to strengthen friendship between the people by saying beautiful words to them."

"Should we have mega projects but not be bothered about the people? We must not develop and yet destroy at the same time. The profits from the giant companies are big but the pay for the workers is still low. As we live with our faiths and morals, the job opportunities which we create must not make those who are employed lower themselves as human beings."

"Cabinet (of Malaysia) has unequivocally decided that health is the main priority, and that questions surrounding tourism and the economy cannot override these interests."

"Her reappointment as the chair of the foundation received consensus support from all 56 Commonwealth member nations. She is the first Malaysian and representative from Asia to hold the position since the Foundation was established in 1966. Congratulations, Datuk Sudha Devi!"

"I have stressed that Malaysia must be free from the greed of elite politicians in robbing the country's riches for their own benefits. I will not compromise on this matter even though it may jeopardize my own position."

"Sometimes these politicians will say that if Anwar becomes prime minister (of Malaysia) then Islam will be ruined, secularism and communism will gain a foothold, and LGBT will be recognized. This is a delusion. Of course, it will not happen and God willing under my administration, this is not going to happen."

"I hope this visit (to Indonesia) will be able to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries (Malaysia and Indonesia) in addition to exploring new cooperation opportunities through discussions with (the Indonesian) President Joko Widodo, Insha Allah."

"I have to give credit to the new prime minister for not interfering with the judiciary. I appeal to Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi to make the necessary reforms."

"Usually an autobiography is written by someone who is retiring from his job. I have just been in this (Prime Minister of Malaysia) position for a little over a month."

"I also urge all civil servants to embrace the principles of democratic accountability for the sake of the people. As makers and movers of policies, we should not be complacent and must do all we can to effect change."

"Yes, I am giving my blessings to Hajiji (Noor). We have given our views. We want Sabah to be strong under (Chief Minister) Hajiji (Noor). Give him the space to discuss and find a good formula for Sabah."

"We consider the NEP (New Economic Policy) is obsolete. I always say the NEP benefits the few family members of the ruling establishment and their cronies. So we stop this practice of awarding tenders, projects and privatization to family-related companies and cronies only at states where we are in charge."

"We also realize there is a new generation of Malaysians who were too young to remember the Reformasi movement that started a decade ago. Reaching out to them will happen in large part through technology."

"No power on earth can stop the power of the people."

"All over again, after 15 years, they want to put me in the lockup and that is why they are rushing."

"I will walk again for the third time into prison but rest assured that I will walk in with my head held high. I maintain my innocence."

"I maintain my innocence. This to me is a fabrication coming from a political conspiracy to stop my political career."

"In order to call for a focus on the general elections, I am choosing not to offer myself as the candidate for prime minister. In hopes of amassing all strengths in a team to go against UMNO-BN, it is fair to ensure the participation of all leaders effectively. This includes benefiting from the position and role of Mahathir Mohamad."

"I and Mahathir have buried the hatchet already, it was a long time ago."

"Up to RM28 billion allocation a year to help the poor but there were leakages and neither the fishermen nor the farmers received the assistance. We don't want it to happen again as the help should reach the target and we need to identify the implementation method so there will be no more corruption and leakages."

"We have tried (in Malaysia), for the last half-century, a pro-Bumiputra policy that benefited cronies and elites. Look at the figures. Poverty has increased! Inequality has increased! It becomes like a clientelist system. And that needs to be rejected!"

"Malaysia fortunately has more than enough resources and wealth to address the issue of poverty. Therefore there is no excuse to not prioritize the problem at hand."

"I want to stress a matter that we shouldn't take lightly — are these numbers (Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases) real? If you compare to countries with a similar population size — Australia, Malaysia, Canada — our testing capacity is too low. We want to know the total infections, which is connected to the total tests done. We test 10,000 people in a cluster, we'll get 1,000 (cases). If we test 100, we may get one. So, in order to safeguard public safety, testing capacity must increase."

"That particular minister (Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz) has said there is already RM3 billion (to purchase COVID-19 vaccines). There is no record in the ministry, there is no record in the budget, RM 3 billion. I don't know from where. Is it that it is being hidden so that a deficit is not seen?"

"I haven't failed to be prime minister, it just hasn’t happened yet. I have to accept the fact that I am still the Pakatan Harapan's chosen candidate to be prime minister and if Malaysians support me for the post, I will continue to protect the people, especially those who need it the most, God-willing. I know those with billions of Ringgit do not really agree with me. They are afraid of me. I think that the people are more understanding and are more comfortable with me as prime minister."

"We are not going to compromise on the principles, the policies, and the values that we have adopted this far."

"Now that we have established the facts, we leave it to the Agong (King) to decide what is best to save this country from the present crisis."

"You must understand that changes have to happen, but not with our uncompromising attitude. It can happen only when we are being wise, being intelligent and by attracting support from every quarter."

"The (Melaka election) SOPs limited campaigning. An informed choice should have been more democratic in spirit."

"We want Bahasa Melayu but if can't speak English, it won't be good either. If it's an ordinary person, then okay, but if the person has become a graduate, what else a leader, they must have fluency of a second language. Okay, if you can't be fluent in English, then Arabic? French? Can as well."

"The seat distribution among PH (Pakatan Harapan) is already completed but we are negotiating with other electoral pacts such as Muda, PSM (Parti Socialis Malaysia) and others. But seat allocations for all parties under the PH umbrella especially in Peninsular Malaysia, DAP (Democratic Action party), Amanah and PKR (People's Justice Party), have been completed."

"This time, the chairman is Anwar. I call on fence sitters to give us the mandate so that we are free to implement this and will not face any threats after the election."

"In stating the need for a federal system, distribution of power is a must in the constitution of the country that is considered a federation. This is not a strange issue for Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia."

"Please! For goodness sake, for the sake of our children and our future, stop this rot (corruption). Stop this nonsense and it must begin on the 19th of November (2022, on the election day)."

"Give Pakatan Harapan a chance to set up a clean and authoritative government. The mandate you give is a responsibility for us to bring drastic changes to the country."

"I would like to inform you that yesterday (26 November 2022), I refused to use a Mercedes S600 vehicle that was purchased and obtained by the Prime Minister's Department before I came into office (of Prime Minister)."

"Without Azizah by my side, I would not have been able to undertake such a great responsibility at this time."

"Please, don't do that (calling me the prime minister as papa)."

"Insha Allah, bilateral ties between both Malaysia and Turkey will continue to strengthen."

"Ministers will be sacked immediately if they are found to be involved in corruption."

"Free media to my mind, of course, means a responsible media, which means certain rules which they have to observe, but this doesn’t have to be decided by the ruling power. Instead, it should be through an ethics committee run both by the media and authorities."