Anwar: Tomorrow's announcement aimed at easing people's burden
Anwar in a Facebook post said that the announcement made tomorrow serves as a testament to the shared commitment to creating a more equitable and prosperous future.
"Insyaallah, tomorrow I will announce the promised gesture of appreciation as a sign of the Madani government's concern for Malaysians who have stood firm with us through every step of the reform journey.
"May this announcement bring benefits to the majority of the people and serve as a reflection of our collective efforts to build a fairer and more prosperous future," he said.
Earlier, Communications Minister and government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said Anwar's highly anticipated announcement will be made at 10.30am.
Yesterday, Anwar said he needed more time to look into the announcement following the unity government retreat in Port Dickson on Sunday.
Previously, the prime minister said the highly anticipated announcement would be related to the government's efforts to help the people cope with the rising cost of living.
Anwar recently sparked public interest after posting a mysterious teaser on his official Facebook page.
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