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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – Past contributions to the nation do not grant anyone an excuse or license to plunder public wealth, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim declared on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
In an official statement published on his Facebook page, Anwar emphasized that compromising on corrupt practices on the basis of past service completely contradicts Islamic principles and moral governance.
“‘Tolerance for evil’ is what destroys us. Those of us who hate and oppose corruption must speak out more loudly and send a clear message that those who commit corruption belong in prison,” the Prime Minister wrote.
Reflecting on themes delivered during his address at the 14th MADANI Intellectuals Forum, Anwar recalled warnings issued by the prominent late Indonesian statesman and thinker Mohammad Natsir regarding the gradual erosion caused by a “culture of permissiveness.”
“I have always warned against what Indonesian leader Muhammad Natsir once described as a culture of permissiveness. Everything is okay. A little damage, okay. Steal a little, okay. How much is a little? Billions, okay. So, this tolerance for evil is what destroys us,” Anwar emphasized.
Anwar’s remarks reiterate the administration’s zero-tolerance policy on corruption, anti-graft enforcement, and accountability across public office.
Anti-Corruption Stance, Forum Address, and Moral Governance Principles
Key anti-graft principles, philosophical references, and executive statements include:
- Executive Directive: Past public service provides zero justification or leniency for state corruption or embezzlement.
- Core Anti-Graft Message: Opponents of corruption must speak out forcefully, affirming that individuals guilty of graft belong in prison.
- Philosophical Reference: Indonesian thinker Mohammad Natsir’s warning against the “culture of permissiveness” (tolerance for evil).
- Platform: Official Facebook address referencing key themes from the 14th MADANI Intellectuals Forum.
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