WORKERS, THE CATALYST TO CREATE A GREATER NATION - PM ANWAR 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that workers are the main catalyst in creating a great and competitive nation.

He said that every individual who works -- whether in factories, government departments, clinics, schools, police stations or any sector -- plays an important role in driving change and achieving national success.

"This country still faces various challenges. Our days are faced with major issues such as the crisis in Palestine and global uncertainties, including the arbitrary actions of great powers such as the United States.

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"However, we can still progress if everyone works diligently, sincerely and with full commitment. No matter which sector, workers who hold on to the values ​​of sincerity and faith in the country will definitely contribute to the formation of a great nation," said Anwar.

The Prime Minister said this in a special message at the 2025 National Labour Day celebration at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil today.

Anwar said the MADANI Government is also determined to continue to elevate the dignity of workers in this country to a much better level, regardless of racial background, skin colour or religious beliefs.

Anwar also reminded the workers not to allow the elements of division stemming from racial differences and political beliefs to continue to haunt this country, thus hindering productivity and services.

“I and the government are committed to defending the fate of all workers, even though the majority are Malays, the fate of Chinese, Indian, Dayak and Kadazan-Dusun children cannot be marginalised.. and would treat workers at various levels fairly right to the lowest ranks.

“Every day we read news about racial disputes, this will not take us anywhere. On the contrary, understanding, unity and the spirit of togetherness between people of various races are the keys to taking the country towards greater progress,” he said.

At the event, Anwar also launched the MADANI Workers card and the MyFutureJobs smartphone application.

Themed “Pekerja Kesuma Bangsa”, the 2025 Labour Day Celebration was enlivened by the presence of more than 10,000 public and private sector workers from various fields.

Also present were Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and other Cabinet ministers. 

Also present were the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and secretaries-general of ministries, as well as heads of agencies including Bernama chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin.

This year’s celebration also saw the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) named the Best Media Award (Agency), in addition to 12 other awards presented including in the categories of workers, employers, unions, media and contingents.

At the celebration, for the first time, the special song “Solidariti Perjuangan” sung by Steven Sim was also played as an appreciation to the workers.

-- BERNAMA