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Malaysia PM Anwar urges security forces to vote for Pakatan Harapan in early election
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Malaysia PM Anwar urges security forces to vote for Pakatan Harapan in early election

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged soldiers, police, and their families to vote for Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the upcoming early election.
  • He stated that the early vote is a responsibility in a democracy that upholds constitutional institutions and the spirit of elections.
  • Anwar highlighted his government's efforts to improve the nation and ensure the welfare of security forces and citizens, seeking continued support.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on members of the military, police, and their families to cast their ballots for Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the upcoming early polling on Tuesday.

Anwar described the early vote as a fundamental duty for citizens in a democratic nation that respects its constitutional institutions and the electoral process. "God willing, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, our friends, families from the military and police will vote early," he said in a statement. "This is merely fulfilling our duty as citizens in a democracy that upholds constitutional institutions and the spirit of elections."

God willing, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, our friends, families from the military and police will vote early. This is merely fulfilling our duty as citizens in a democracy that upholds constitutional institutions and the spirit of elections.

โ€” Datuk Seri Anwar IbrahimAddressing military and police personnel ahead of early voting.

He emphasized that his government has strived to lead the country effectively and set policies, acknowledging that improvements are still possible. Anwar pointed to efforts made to enhance the welfare of military and police personnel, including improvements in salaries, basic facilities, housing, children's education, and parents' healthcare. The government has also focused on citizen aid programs like Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA).

"Please give us this opportunity to continue our service," Anwar urged. "Besides expressing our appreciation for your service and sacrifice, let us unite, work, serve, and strive to elevate the dignity of our beloved Malaysia. And give your support to Pakatan Harapan."

Please give us this opportunity to continue our service. Besides expressing our appreciation for your service and sacrifice, let us unite, work, serve, and strive to elevate the dignity of our beloved Malaysia. And give your support to Pakatan Harapan.

โ€” Datuk Seri Anwar IbrahimAppealing for votes and continued support for his coalition.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.