PUTRAJAYA, March 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia\u2019s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has hailed his recent visit to Germany as a remarkable success, attributing it to the teamwork of the public service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the achievement was the result of collaborative efforts of various departments, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which made early preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cInvestors perceived us to be much more efficient, quick in decision-making, and without any leakage. I also met several major companies that agreed to invest immediately. Their views on the government\u2019s policies, leadership and civil servants were highly positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI would like to take this opportunity, through the Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Zuki Ali, to express gratitude and pride in serving with such a public service because the impact and response have been remarkable,\u201d he said in his speech during a gathering with staff of the Prime Minister Department\u2019s here Monday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday, Anwar said his six-day official visit to Germany has strengthened the close friendship between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Germany is reported to have agreed to assist Malaysia in capacity building, especially in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes, as well as in exchange programmes between industry players and educational institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prime minister also said that during closed-door discussions with investors, they praised Malaysia\u2019s dedication to attracting investments from all sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI deliberately inquired whether the process (investment) would take longer or if there were issues or commissions involved, to which they responded with positive and reassuring answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis demonstrates our capability to boost our economy. In politics, nothing (the government do) is ever right, but we believe in numbers and data,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anwar also noted the significant positive reception from the international media towards Malaysia\u2019s speeches and current policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the meantime, the prime minister denied allegations that his trip to Germany was for leisure purposes and stressed that it was intended to enhance Malaysia\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTrust me, during my stay in Germany, I did not go to any stores. I only travelled from the hotel to meeting rooms, and I spent my spare time discussing Islamophobia issues with European scholars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDoes it mean, as prime minister, I cannot leave the country? I had to because we would not get such support otherwise,\u201d he said and apologised if his walking activities during his spare time in Germany were deemed inappropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Anwar said investment companies from China, Australia or Germany, which have been operating in Malaysia for a long time, have also praised the country\u2019s positive image and its public service in managing investment affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey told me that recently, there has been a new level of discipline, and they truly commend our approach to assisting, responding to requests and approving them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI hope we (civil servants) will focus on this aspect and believe that in a few years, we can uplift the dignity of our nation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
— BERNAMA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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