PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim called on the nation to work together to drive up economic growth and face future challenges.

Anwar said in a Labour Day post on Facebook that everyone must strive and work hard to ensure Malaysia continues to progress in the future.

“May 1 is a day to appreciate the efforts, hard work and unwavering commitment of workers in contributing to the development and prosperity of the country.

“Indeed, workers are the most important pillar that has made the national development agenda successful for so long,” he said.

The prime minister said the national Labour Day theme, “Pekerja Pemangkin Wadah Malaysia Madani (Workers, Platform of Catalyst for Malaysia Madani)”, reflects the aspirations that support the principles of well-being, justice, mutual respect, courtesy and the co-operation of all the people to work hand in hand to build Malaysia as an advanced nation.

“Happy Labour Day to all workers in Malaysia,” he said. – Bernama, May 1, 2023.