PKR President Anwar Ibrahim: Lazy, Tired Leaders Should Take Leave
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- PKR President Anwar Ibrahim urged lazy or tired party leaders to take leave from their positions.
- He criticized leaders who become unreachable after winning elections, failing to answer calls or attend meetings.
- Anwar stressed that the party belongs to the people and opportunities should be given to those who actively work at the grassroots level.
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) President Datuk Anwar Ibrahim has issued a stern call to action for party leaders, urging those who are lazy or fatigued to step down and take leave. Speaking at the Mini Convention of Keadilan Kelantan, Anwar expressed disappointment with a segment of leaders who seem to disappear after securing their positions, a behavior he believes undermines public trust in PKR's mission.
If anyone feels tired, let us know... we will give them leave. They are not our enemies, but our friends who might be tired.
Anwar drew a stark contrast between the pre-election fervor and the post-victory complacency he has observed. He recalled leaders working tirelessly, even into the early hours of the morning, during campaign periods. However, he lamented that after winning, these same individuals become unresponsive, ignoring calls, messages, and failing to attend crucial meetings. This attitude, he asserted, is unacceptable as the party is a vehicle for the people, not a personal entitlement.
During the campaign, even at 2 or 3 AM, they wouldn't sleep, working hard. But after winning, they don't answer the phone, don't read WhatsApp, and don't want to attend meetings.
Emphasizing the principle of meritocracy and dedication, Anwar stated that opportunities to be election candidates should be reserved for those who genuinely commit to grassroots work. He questioned how the public could place their faith in leaders who are not actively engaged with the communities they aim to represent. This strong message from the party president underscores a push for accountability and renewed commitment within PKR's ranks, ensuring that the party remains focused on serving the rakyat (people).
This party does not belong to anyone. This party belongs to the people, to those who want to work and fight for the people's welfare.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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