SERDANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his deep appreciation to all parties who contributed to the success of Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship throughout last year.
Anwar said that all personnel involved had worked tirelessly to uphold Malaysia’s good name on the international stage.
“Starting from the cleaning staff to the cultural arts performances presented during the Asean Summit 2025, everything was truly enchanting,” he said at the Malaysia Asean Chairmanship Appreciation Ceremony here on Monday (Jan 19).
“PDRM (Royal Malaysia Police) demonstrated outstanding professionalism in managing the event, without a single incident that disrupted the summit, as did the Customs (Royal Malaysian Customs Department), the Immigration (Immigration Department), private security personnel and others.
“What I want to say is that the task was indeed heavy, but I did not feel the burden when I saw that, although briefings ended at 11.30pm, officers from the security forces, the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry were still at their posts past midnight.
“Similarly, with all other ministries too, regardless of the time, no one seemed tired or exhausted because they all served for the sake of Allah to elevate Malaysia on the world stage,” he added.
Also present were the Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other Cabinet ministers.
Also in attendance were Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Public Service director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz and several ministry secretaries-general.
Anwar said the agreement and unity of all parties across races, religions and ministries proved that success could be achieved through teamwork.
Apart from the country’s peace and stability, he also wanted Malaysia to be known for its ability to manage the economy, the use of new technologies such as artificial intelligencr, the selection of new energy, as well as international trade and investment.– Bernama.
