Malaysia’s significant economic growth, capabilities in the public and private sectors, and unity are seen as key factors in attracting investments to the country.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said such matters could be seen through the numerous official visits of several world leaders to Malaysia.
“Where else in the world can you find a society composed of different races and religions living together peacefully? Malaysia is among the best for this uniqueness.
“Which country has faced setbacks, been weakened by various scandals, faced the Covid-19 pandemic, and risen again?
“With good economic growth, high investments, the establishment of artificial intelligence (AI) centres, data centres, and semiconductor hubs, we are already witnessing continuous visits from world leaders,” he said in his keynote address at the launch of the refurbished Alamanda Shopping Centre.
Also present was Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories), Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, added that many world leaders are expected to visit Malaysia as part of bilateral visits this year.
This, he said, includes Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Meanwhile, touching on Ramadhan, Anwar said the holy month should serve as a platform for the Muslim community in the country to enhance their spiritual values.
He added that Ramadhan is also an ideal time for people to give back to the community, where programmes to help those in need, including orphans and the underprivileged, are being held.
“Fasting teaches us the meaning of hunger and thirst because many out there struggle with hardship.
“But if we fast, indulge in excessive feasting, and neglect those who have little to eat, without giving charity or engaging in community work (amal jariah), fasting is less significant.
“Perhaps during Ramadan, when we hold iftar gatherings, we can invite children from orphanages or those in need from nearby areas so they too can experience the blessings that we enjoy.
“If such small efforts are carried out by tens of thousands of people, they will benefit hundreds of thousands,” he said.
Source: New Straits Times
