COMMUNICATIONS Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has downplayed the impact of a recent opposition rally attended by some 18,000 people in Kuala Lumpur, saying it does not affect the position of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“In Malaysia, street demonstrations do not bring down a Prime Minister. The easiest way is to table a vote of no confidence in Parliament,” he said during a dialogue session at the 2025 Peninsular Malaysia MADANI Community Retreat in Ayer Keroh last night.
“The Prime Minister has said so from the beginning—even before Parliament sat on 21 July, he welcomed the motion. But it has been a week and no one has had the courage to do it,” he added.
“Perhaps they lack the numbers, which is why they refuse to try. The second way to remove a Prime Minister is through a general election.”
Fahmi also cautioned all parties not to repeat the events of the 2020 ‘Sheraton Move’, which triggered the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan government and saw three Prime Ministers take office in rapid succession.
The event was also attended by Melaka State Executive Councillor for Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications, Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan, and Director-General of the Information Department, Julina Johan.
Fahmi went on to outline efforts to strengthen government communication with the grassroots via the MADANI Community network. He announced that all MADANI communities nationwide would receive simplified briefings on government policies or announcements within 24 hours of being made.
“We will explore the best ways to deliver complex information in a form that’s easy to understand,” he said.
“The goal is for MADANI Communities to grasp and relay this information effectively within their local areas.”
He also confirmed that one of the key upcoming announcements will be the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), to be unveiled by Prime Minister Anwar on 31 July.
“Malaysia Plans tend to be highly technical, covering areas such as hospital and school construction. But within 24 hours, MADANI Communities will be provided with simple summaries so that they can convey it clearly,” he explained.
“This is a new approach because I want our communities to be the first to absorb and understand government messages.” - July 27, 2025
