July 22, 2025
PETALING JAYA – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to make a special announcement of appreciation for all Malaysians on Wednesday (July 23).
This was announced by Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil on Facebook on Tuesday (July 22).
The announcement comes after Anwar said in Penang on July 19 that he would be making an “extraordinary tribute” announcement to Malaysians in the upcoming week.
“I need a little more time to make the announcement, to allow my team under the Finance Ministry to prepare the ‘surprise’ in greater detail to ensure it is comprehensive.
“The country is currently facing an increase in the cost of living, but it is not only happening in Malaysia but around the world. It is a worldwide problem.
“We want to increase salaries and allowances for public servants by RM10bil this year, and next year by an additional RM18bil. We want to do the same with the STR (Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah) by RM13bil, making it RM23bil,” he said during his speech at the Madani Bumiputera Tunas Master Plan and the JKPSB Housing Project at the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Campus in Permatang Pauh on Saturday (July 19).
Anwar said he is seeking ways and efforts that can be implemented.
“Every day at the Finance Ministry, we are working hard to find an approach that can be announced soon, especially to address the cost of living.