THE unity government has never sidelined any race in the country but includes everyone in its initiatives, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Debunking claims by some parties that the government was biased, Anwar said government assistance and initiatives will be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of race and religion.

The prime minister said the government does not have much money, but remains committed to serving the people truly without any vested interest so that whatever money the government has, can be used to assist the people.  

“The money that the government has, is not much, but because we do not swindle or use it for personal interest, there is still a blessing from the Almighty (Allah SWT) to use the money to assist the people.

“Whether you like it or not, whether you support this unity government or not, we will never change this position to support every single citizen in this country,” he said when speaking at the Unity Tour in conjunction with the Selangor elections in Semenyih, Kajang last night.

The prime minister said among the initiatives introduced for all races in the country is the government’s effort to eradicate poverty, especially hardcore poor.

However, while the administration is fully committed to assist the people in eradicating hardcore poor, there are PAS lawmakers who chide such efforts.

“MPs from PAS claim that since we have the government, we can solve the issue of poverty. They forget that even the administration of Khalifah Umar Abdul Aziz took two years and three months to solve the problems of poverty.

“I am very firm with the issue because I have directed that this year all government machinery, ministers and agencies must work hard to put a full stop to the issue of hardcore poor in the country,” he said.

Anwar also gave the assurance that the government will ensure that assistance to the people will always be inclusive and will not sideline any race in the country. – Bernama, August 2, 2023.