Malaysia above global average on UN SDGs, says PM Anwar Ibrahim
The Prime Minister said although he was grateful for such achievements, there is still space for the country to improve its performance in such matters.
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Malaysia Day 2024: Embrace unity and remember our forefathers’ struggles, says PM Anwar
PM Anwar also highlighted that with an independent Malaysia, people and leaders must be free of outdated ideologies, racial tensions, and hatred.