The former Opposition leader, in a statement, said that what was needed was a clearer policy to bring about a change and ensure good governance and transparency.
“Do not be misled into thinking that the solution for eradicating poverty or addressing the problems of the people only lay with leaders from one community or from the same state.
“Rules and proper enforcement pave the way for greater governance and ultimately defend the interest of the people,” Anwar said.
Though it was not directly mentioned, it is believed that Anwar’s statement was referring to the decision by several Sabah politicians to quit Federal-based parties, namely DAP and PKR, to join new Sabah-based political platforms.
They include Sabah PKR chairman Lajim Ukin and vice-president Darell Leiking and the party’s Moyog assemblyman Terrence Siambun.
DAP’s Likas assemblyman Junz Wong and Sabah DAP vice-president George Hiew have also left the party.
On Wednesday, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) seized cash and assets worth RM114.5 million following the arrest of four men in Sabah.
All four including the top two Sabah Water Department officers are being investigated for allegedly accepting bribes from Federal projects in Sabah that are said to be worth RM3.3 billion.
Anwar also questioned whether this particular case reflected Putrajaya’s poor governance and management.
This was because several Sabah political leaders claimed that the sum was channeled directly to the SWD without the knowledge of the state government.
“How could this happen?” he asked, adding that the money and the SWD should have been better managed to ensure that the best services were provided to the people.