Latest news with #PrimeMinisters'CupDebateCompetition
Daily Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
'I wasn't invited', Anwar jokes about rally
Published on: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 26, 2025 By: Malay Mail Text Size: PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ( pic ) has reportedly said he will not be attending the 'Turun Anwar' protest in Kuala Lumpur today. According to The Star , Anwar made the remark after delivering his closing address at the 50th edition of the Prime Ministers' Cup Debate Competition in Putrajaya. 'Well, I was not invited,' he reportedly told reporters when asked about the rally. Thousands of demonstrators gathered near Sogo and Pertama Complex in Kuala Lumpur this afternoon for the 'Turun Anwar' protest. The crowd, which included Perikatan Nasional leaders and supporters dressed predominantly in black, is expected to march to Dataran Merdeka Over 2,000 police officers have been deployed across the city, with acting KL police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad warning that any provocation or unlawful behaviour will be met with firm action. Anwar had earlier said the government welcomes criticism and peaceful assembly, but urged protesters to act responsibly. Meanwhile, Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar has reminded civil servants that taking part in the rally could lead to disciplinary action. - Malay Mail * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Anwar says he won't attend July 26 rally because he wasn't invited
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will not be attending the "Turun Anwar" rally because he was not invited. The Prime Minister said this to reporters when asked if he would be attending the protest at the heart of Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (July 26). 'Well, I was not invited,' replied Anwar when met after delivering his closing remarks at the end of the 50th edition of the Prime Ministers' Cup Debate Competition. Over 2,000 policemen are stationed at key gathering points, including the Sogo shopping mall, Masjid Jamek, Masjid Negara and Pasar Seni to maintain security during the rally. The protesters are expected to march to Dataran Merdeka at 2pm. During his closing remarks at the event, Anwar urged political leaders not to use religion as a way to insult others. 'We can differ in opinion and be firm in our ideas, but we should not insult, curse or humiliate, what more use the Islam label for this purpose,' he said. Anwar said he was proud of the quality of student debates, saying that the students from Form 3 to 5 have set a new benchmark for debates. 'They are strict, but were polite and did not insult. These qualities should be learnt by our MPs in Parliament,' quipped Anwar. Anwar also said he had a packed schedule after returning from Kedah on Friday (July 25) night, and he was set to meet several Islamic scholars, including British musician Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, at the Prime Minister's official residence. 'But, I said it is okay, because I want to see our youths debating and I am very proud,' added Anwar.
