IN a moment of levity, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sang a few lines from the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s classic 1958 song entiled ‘Tunggu Sekejap’ after being asked by reporters about the developments of the 2025 Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) elections.
The spontaneous performance took place around 12.50pm as Anwar departed a Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house hosted by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI, Astor Awani cited.
As he approached his vehicle, he rolled down the window, continued the song and waved to guests in attendance.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by MOSTI Minister Chang Lih Kang, who successfully defended his post as PKR Tanjong Malim Division Chief.
Anwar’s playful reaction came amid a tense atmosphere surrounding the party’s internal polls, which have seen several high-profile losses among senior party figures. Media representatives raised the issue due to growing concern over the trend.
Among those who lost in the party's internal elections are Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasir, Batu MP P. Prabakaran, and several other key leaders.
Nik Nazmi, in a statement on April 19, indicated he would refer the outcome of the Setiawangsa Division Chief race to the Central Election Committee (JPP), citing concerns over the process.
Media reports also revealed that PKR’s Central Leadership Council (MPP) is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss alleged irregularities in the party’s ongoing internal election.
Earlier, Anwar reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to climate action during a meeting of the National Climate Change Action Council (MyCAC), stressing that environmental responsibility cannot rest solely on the government’s shoulders.
“I emphasised in the Climate Change Action Council meeting that protecting the environment cannot be borne by the government alone—it requires collaboration from all quarters, including the economic sector, relevant agencies and the people,” he said in a Facebook post.
He pointed to the United Kingdom and China as examples of countries that have reaped significant benefits from robust legislative frameworks, such as Malaysia’s forthcoming Climate Change Act (RUUPIN).
“Countries like the UK and China have proven that strong policies and legislation, like the National Climate Change Act, can deliver returns and help mitigate the impacts of climate change,” he added.
Anwar also stressed that Malaysia will continue refining its environmental policies and legal mechanisms in alignment with the Federal Constitution and state powers to ensure climate actions are implemented effectively at all levels.
“This is crucial in ensuring that our country remains committed to the Paris Agreement for a sustainable future.” - April 21, 2025
