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Trust me like I trust Vignes, PM tells MIC leaders

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Anwar Ibrahim says he will discuss MIC’s representation in the government with other party leaders and BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he is ‘very appreciative’ of the support and confidence of MIC leaders and members in his leadership.

KUALA LUMPUR:
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sought to assuage MIC’s disappointment over its lack of government positions, urging the Barisan Nasional component to place their “trust” in him.

He asked that his administration be given one year to tackle issues surrounding poor Malaysians, including those from among the Indian community, saying he is passionate about championing their cause.

Anwar said he will discuss MIC’s representation in government with BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and other party leaders, adding that a favourable outcome will not be difficult to achieve.

“I must reiterate at this point that you have shown me enough confidence and respect, and I am very appreciative of that,” he told MIC leaders and members at a meeting this afternoon.

“It is entirely my responsibility to reciprocate and respect the ethnic Indians, including MIC, which represents them.

“As much as I trust (MIC president SA) Vigneswaran, you need to trust me,” he said.

Anwar, who is also the Pakatan Harapan chairman and PKR president, urged MIC members to continue supporting Vigneswaran as the party’s president, describing him as a politician who has mastered “the art of persuasion and diplomacy”.

He reiterated that as prime minister, it was his duty to look after the wellbeing of Malaysians of all races.

He said Malays make up the majority of the poor, but the “poorest among the poor” come from the Indian community.

However, he said, Malaysia does not need a poverty eradication policy targeted at the Malays or Indians, but a “Malaysian policy”.

“My dear friends and MIC leaders, please accept this new discourse. My policy is a Malaysian policy,” he said.

Anwar also said it is essential that all parties in the government work together to champion the people’s cause, adding that Malaysia has a bright future ahead.

“I am glad that MIC has become a great friend of mine. Let us work together. Give me the time and space (to lead the government),” he said.

Earlier, Vigneswaran said MIC’s allegiance is with Anwar and vowed to help ensure BN and PH win in the coming Aug 12 state elections.

He claimed without elaboration that MIC has received “good offers”, but said the party was not inclined to take them up.

He expressed hope that Anwar will ensure MIC and MCA are accorded due respect after the state elections are concluded.

“I’m not asking you to solve our problems in BN. I’m asking that my division leaders be assured that MIC will not be sidelined,” he said.

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