Anwar says never asked for action to be taken against anyone

Anwar Ibrahim yesterday said that he had not issued instructions for action to be taken against any specific quarters since being appointed as prime minister.

He said what he had done was to tell the authorities to act against anyone involved in wrongdoing.

"I have never ordered for action to be taken against anyone in particular. I just give instructions that action be taken against all those linked to problems.

"I’m saying this because I want the family of civil servants to work in a spirited manner with the knowledge that the leaders are on the right track," he said in an address to civil servants in Kelantan.
 
Anwar said he wanted to put a stop to the attitude of greed exhibited by certain people when holding positions of authority, such as awarding contracts to family members and cronies without following regulations.

"I am not here for the position or to take revenge, insult and punish people – that is not my job.

"My orders are clear, reminding state and federal civil servants at all levels to discharge their duties in a proper and trustworthy manner.

"My instruction to the Inland Revenue Board, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, police, Bank Negara Malaysia and all other enforcement agencies is to discharge their duties without fear or favour," he said.