Anwar Urges Farmers Rally Not To Disrupt Prabowo S Visit

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged paddy farmers to ensure their planned gathering in Putrajaya today does not disrupt Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit.
He said while he does not oppose the gathering, it should be held at an appropriate time and under suitable circumstances.
“Tomorrow, we will have a state guest, President Prabowo Subianto, on a state visit at the invitation of the King and myself, followed by a meeting in Putrajaya,” said Anwar to reporters in Kuala Lumpur last night.
“I do not oppose the gathering to submit a memorandum to the Minister of Agriculture (and Food Security), feel free to do so.
“But when organising such matters, please set an appropriate time.”
ADSIt was reported that over 1,000 paddy farmers from across the country will gather in Putrajaya today to submit a memorandum to the prime minister demanding that the base paddy purchase price be raised to RM1,800 per tonne.
Anwar said he strongly disagreed with any gatherings that would disrupt the visit and urged the group to contact Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu.
He also said he asked Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain to control the gathering.
“However, I ask that it be avoided. If you want to meet, protest, or hold a peaceful gathering, feel free to do it. But please don’t take advantage and disrupt an official event involving a friendly nation,” he said.
According to the Foreign Ministry, Prabowo will visit Malaysia today to underscore the strong and special bond of friendship between Malaysia and Indonesia.
It marks the first state visit by a foreign head of state to Malaysia following the installation of Sultan Ibrahim as King of Malaysia.
After a similar warning by Razarudin last night, rally organisers said they would change their rendezvous from the Prime Minister’s Office building to the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry’s office in Putrajaya.
- Bernama

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