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Nation will be crippled if driven by anger, says Anwar

Malaysia Times desk Original: New Straits Times↗ 9/26 23:55 X
Nation will be crippled if driven by anger, says Anwar
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BANGI: A country will be crippled if driven by anger, but must instead be guided by knowledge, which forms the foundation of its strength, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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He said the strength of any struggle could not depend solely on spirit and emotion, but must instead be supported by knowledge capable of raising public awareness and instilling a sense of responsibility.

"My friend, the late Ustaz Fadzil Noor, reminded us that the Islamic cause does not rise solely through an outpouring of spirit, emotion and sentiment, but through the strength of knowledge that raises awareness and instils a sense of responsibility.

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Originally published
Sep 26, 2026
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Sep 26, 2026
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