PUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all parties not to misuse the freedom to hold gatherings by spreading slander and deceit.
The prime minister said while the government now allows peaceful gatherings with minimal restrictions, organisers must cooperate with police by providing prior notice to ensure public safety.
“…The issue must be reasonable. This is about urban development and renewal (and) we are trying to help low-income residents, the majority of whom are Malays.
“So why oppose efforts to redevelop these areas?” he told reporters after officiating the Singgah Madani programme at a restaurant here today.
Anwar also lambasted certain parties for exploiting racial sentiments to appear as defenders of Malay rights in urban development issues, despite failing to take meaningful action when they were in power.
— Bernama
