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Speak up against hate narratives, urges PM

Anwar pushes for better

financial outreach to traders

‘It is time for peace-loving majority to voice out and not let minority of individuals spread slander, instil fear in people’

here yesterday. Also present were Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who is also co-chairman of the discourse organisers, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and Malaysian Buddhist Consultative Council president Lillian Chang. Anwar said since the formation of the nation under the leadership of the first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, Malaysia has been built on the foundation of “unity enhances strength”, recognising the reality of racial and religious diversity. He said although the Malay and Bumiputera communities

operational requirements and existing monthly fuel usage records in the system since approval was granted,” he said. He encouraged companies in the public land transport, land goods transport and public water transport sectors that have not yet enjoyed petrol and diesel subsidies to register under the Subsidised Petrol Control System and Subsidised Diesel Control System. Armizan said all companies receiving fuel subsidy benefits under the two systems must use their fleet cards responsibly. “Any misuse will result in the immediate suspension of the fleet card and the company concerned being blacklisted.” – Bernama form the majority, and Islam is enshrined as the federal religion in the Constitution, the country continues to be developed based on mutual respect and appreciation for one another. “Within the framework of Malaysia Madani, we are not charting something new, but continuing the agenda set by the founding fathers of the nation,” he said. In this regard, Anwar said national development should not focus solely on technology, digitalisation and innovation, but must also be grounded in values, ethics and conscience rooted in religious teachings. He stressed that the concept of love and compassion found in all religions must be translated into daily life, rather than replaced with hatred and division. At the same time, he said current challenges also stem from a lack of understanding, leading to hasty judgements, including the use of religious sentiments on social media and in the political arena to sow hatred, Bernama reported. Commenting on issues of social and economic justice, Anwar stressed that he fully supports efforts to help the Bumiputera community, who are still poor, but at the same time, assistance must be channelled to all needy Malaysians regardless of race. He said the country must help the needy as one large family while also having the courage to acknowledge weaknesses, including issues of corruption and share misappropriation involving tens of billions of ringgit. The prime minister also stressed that the government will continue to respect and support Wesak Day celebrations in the years ahead.

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged relevant agencies to intensify ground efforts to provide explanations and assistance to small and medium traders who are still unaware of financing facilities and aid provided by the government. Anwar, who is also Finance minister, said the matter was important to ensure the group is not left out from the various initiatives created specifically to help increase their income and expand their businesses. “There are some who are still unaware of the facilities available. So I ask the relevant agencies to go to the ground and provide explanations,” he said after visiting the Taman Melawati Farmers’ Market here yesterday. He said hawkers and small traders should continue to be given attention, as they number hundreds of thousands but still lacking a strong platform to voice their views. Regarding his visit, Anwar said the feedback he received from hawkers and small traders was generally very positive, with most expressing gratitude for the opportunity to obtain micro-financing facilities provided by the government and its agencies. “Most are already very grateful and thankful to the agencies that helped them, even for a RM10,000 loan,” said the prime minister. Anwar added that most of them were more focused on earning a living than complaining about the challenges they faced. Among the issues raised by traders was the relatively high price of certain essential goods. However, agencies like the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority could help by providing supplies at more affordable prices, he added. – Bernama

KUALA Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the peace loving majority to speak up against narratives of hatred and slander being propagated by a minority group against society in the country. He said the current situation appeared to reflect a “tyranny of the minority”, where a small group of loud, angry individuals who spread slander were attempting to impose their will on the majority of the people. LUMPUR:

“Now, it is the noisy minority stirring up emotions. They gather, sow hatred, spread slander and instil fear in others. This seems like a tyranny of the minority. The oppression and cruelty of a small group forcing the larger group (majority). “The time has come for the majority to speak from their conscience to save our country and advance together,” he said in his keynote address at the Madani Harmony Discourse in conjunction with Wesak Day

Anwar flanked by Loke and Yeoh at the event. – BERNAMAPIC

Diesel subsidy benefits to include jeeps, pickup trucks nationwide KUNDASANG: The government has agreed to enhance the mechanism for implementing diesel subsidy distribution under the Subsidised Diesel Control System by expanding eligibility to include jeeps and pickup trucks for the land goods transport sector nationwide, effective June 1. apply to register under the system,” he said here yesterday. He added that the government had also agreed to extend diesel subsidy benefits under the system to jeeps and pickup trucks previously registered under individual ownership, subject to approval for the transfer of ownership to a company. “The total quota allocation is determined based on an analysis of transport usage patterns throughout the two-year implementation period of the system. The revised fixed quota rates for each fleet card will take effect on June 1,” he said.

fulfil other eligibility requirements, including transferring vehicle ownership from an individual to a company through the Road Transport Department,” he added. Armizan said the government had also agreed to revise the fixed quota limits under the subsidised system for the land goods transport sector as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory and enforcement mechanisms to curb subsidy leakage and misuse of fleet cards. “Each fleet card will be allocated a fixed quota ranging from 900 litres to 5,000 litres per month, depending on the quota limit set for 23 categories of vehicles in the land goods transport sector.

He added that companies requiring fuel usage beyond the stipulated limit may submit appeals for quota increases to the Petroleum Subsidy Approval Committee, which is managed by the ministry. “Appeals can be submitted online via email at mysubsidi@kpdn.gov.my or at the nearest ministry’s office. “Applications will be assessed based on the justification of actual

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the decision was made during the Cabinet meeting on May 20. “Previously, eligibility for such vehicles was limited to the Cameron Highlands area. Beginning June 1, 2026, companies in the land goods transport sector nationwide that own jeeps and pickup trucks may

“Individual operators involved in land goods transport are encouraged to register their companies or businesses with the Companies Commission of Malaysia, the Malaysia Cooperative Societies Commission, or relevant authorities in Sabah and Sarawak in accordance with state laws. “In addition, applicants must