No snap election, work together to address global energy crisis, says Anwar

IPOH (April 4): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that there will be no snap General Election (GE) and called on all parties to continue working together to find solutions amid the global energy crisis.

He stressed that the current situation is not about political rivalry, but rather a time for patience and focus in addressing the nation’s challenges.

“This is not politics. This is not about political rivalry or being hostile to one another. I will not be holding an election in the next one or two months, just be patient.

“When the time comes for elections, then compete. For now, we work. Enough of politics, rise and save our country!,” he said when officiating the the Perak Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2026 Perak at Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah, Meru Raya here today.

Also present were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

Meanwhile, Anwar said the government has its own mechanisms to monitor the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) arrangements among civil servants to ensure that integrity and the quality of public service delivery are not compromised.

He said the proposal for partial WFH implementation by the Chief Secretary to the Government and the Director-General of Public Service requires a responsible work culture and effective monitoring to prevent abuse.

Anwar added that the policy is important in testing the resolve and resilience of Malaysians in facing uncertain global economic challenges, as well as a strategic measure to strengthen preparedness for a potential energy crisis following the conflict in West Asia.

At today’s event, Anwar also presented Sentuhan Kasih Syawal contributions to those in need, involving RM5,000 for each recipient, including orphanages, elderly care homes and centres for persons with disabilities (PWDs).

The Prime Minister also handed over contributions under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government’s Sentuhan Kasih initiative, involving the Home Repair Programme, New House Construction Programme, as well as the Rumah Mesra Rakyat Programme. – Bernama