Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been described as a leader who is pushing reforms beyond racial boundaries, with policies introduced under his administration benefiting Malaysians from all ethnic backgrounds.
PKR Women’s vice-chief Loh Ker Chean said that despite serving only his first term as Prime Minister, Anwar has already implemented several changes in the education sector that have positively impacted Chinese schools and students without affecting the rights of other communities.
She stressed that the education reforms introduced by the Madani Government should not be viewed solely through a racial lens, but rather as efforts aimed at developing future talent and strengthening Malaysia’s competitiveness.
As an example, Loh pointed to the matriculation intake policy, which continues to maintain the existing 90:10 ratio between Bumiputera and non-Bumiputera students. However, the government has also guaranteed matriculation places for students who achieve 10A results in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), regardless of race, religion or background.
“For many years, we must acknowledge that there has been a sense of distrust among parts of the Chinese community towards previous government policies, particularly in education, which some felt were unfair to minority groups.
“The Prime Minister is trying to address these concerns because if nothing is done, some communities may feel marginalised, while others may view such concerns as a refusal to accept national policies.
“That situation could ultimately undermine efforts to strengthen national unity,” she said in a statement.
According to Loh, Anwar’s administration is working to rebuild confidence among the Chinese community by demonstrating that no ethnic group is being sidelined under the current government.
She said the reforms introduced are not intended to win support from any particular community but are designed to secure a better future for all Malaysians.
“We need to move away from the mindset of winners and losers. Every community must understand each other’s needs and find a balance between different interests for the good of the nation,” she said.
Loh also argued that Anwar has consistently avoided using racial sentiments as a political tool and has instead maintained a moderate and inclusive approach.
“He does not criticise the Chinese community in front of Malays, nor does he speak negatively about Malays in front of the Chinese or Indian communities.
“This sets him apart from certain political figures who rely on racial sentiments to gain support, and it proves that Anwar is a Prime Minister for all Malaysians,” she added.
