The CSO Platform for Reform congratulates Yang Amat Berhormat Dato'
Seri Anwar Ibrahim for being appointed the 10th Prime Minister of
Malaysia.
After five days of waiting, since the 15th General Election of Malaysia
which took place on the 19th of November 2022, Malaysia now has a
government in place, led by Pakatan Harapan, the coalition that
garnered 5,896,142 votes.
On behalf of the 100 civil society organisation members of the CSO
Platform, we would like to express our hope that all work on the reform
agenda will be continued and expedited.
We ask all Malaysians to refrain from making statements that can incite
hate speech and religious sentiments, and to accept the democratic
decision.
We believe that the turn of events in the last few days reflects our
nation's maturing democracy; and recognise that a unity government
will have many challenges ahead.
We call on the new government to continue the process of institutional
reforms, which took heed back in 2018, to an elevated height for the
good of the nation.
CSO Platform for Reform is ready to work closely with the government
once again, when the Cabinet is chosen.