CNA Explains: What does Anwar’s Malaysia Madani slogan mean and how does it represent the new government?

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KUALA LUMPUR: It is almost customary for a new Malaysian prime minister to introduce a new slogan at an early stage of the tenure. Generally, the slogan would guide government policies and distinguish their time in office from their predecessors, while articulating their vision in terms of tackling current

KUALA LUMPUR: It is almost customary for a new Malaysian prime minister to introduce a new slogan at an early stage of the tenure.

Before that, the Kerajaan Prihatin slogan was introduced by Mr Muhyiddin. It was about the government’s concern for the welfare and well-being of the people. According to The Star, the Malaysia Madani - or Civil Malaysia - slogan conceptualised by the Anwar administration is about reforming Malaysia into a country that believes in humanity and good values such as fair, just and effective governance.

“Malaysia must be known as a Madani nation that is prosperous, fair and rejects any form of cruelty towards any individual or race. It must be a nation that is known for its renewed spirit,” he said. “That is why I am speaking about a humanistic economy because that will push back against the principles of unbridled capitalism that is being practised by us,” he said.

 

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