Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urges Muslims to focus on self-improvement during Ramadan, while announcing RM2 million for a mosque development.

KUALA KANGSAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan as a dedicated period for personal betterment.

He advised the community to seize the opportunity for introspection and character development amidst their daily routines.

“Allah reminds us that this is an opportunity because we are all busy and engrossed in our daily lives,” Anwar said in his speech at the MADANI Outreach and Ihya’ Ramadan Programme.

“So take advantage of Ramadan because every day, every night, at every moment, we are reminded to improve ourselves.”

The Prime Minister emphasised that the focus should be on internal challenge rather than external conflict.

“It is not an opportunity to challenge others, to insult others, to abuse others, no,” he stated.

“Let’s challenge ourselves, ‘am I able to become better than I was before Ramadan this year?’”

The event was also attended by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

During the programme, Anwar announced an allocation of RM2 million for the development of Masjid Al-Taufiqiah in the area.

He also presented contributions totalling RM140,000 to 28 mosques in the Padang Rengas parliamentary constituency.

A further RM200,000 was allocated to Sekolah Agama Bantuan Kerajaan Maahad Yahyawiah and RM60,000 to Dapur MADANI.

 The Sun Malaysia