From Forbes

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday slammed a widening deficit in the government’s 2009 budget that sparked concerns over Malaysia’s economic health and vowed to unveil a more responsible budget if he topples the ruling coalition this month.

Anwar, who was re-elected to Parliament last week, said his plans to seize power from the National Front coalition through parliamentary defections by Sept. 16 remains on track.

He said he has held talks with ruling party lawmakers and the response was “very good” but declined to elaborate.

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From Malaysiakini

Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim today said that he would unveil a new Budget if his Pakatan Rakyat managed to take over government by its self-imposed deadline of Sept 16.

He said that the main theme of his alternate Budget would be to cut down the deficit, lower taxes and fuel prices, stimulate investments and adopt open tenders for government contracts.

He said this when was asked whether he would unveil a new Budget if he assumes power of the government. A confident Anwar – a former finance minister – cheekily responded: “The question is not if, but when.”

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PARTI KEADILAN RAKYAT MALAYSIA
2009 NATIONAL BUDGET AND ECONOMIC POLICY BRIEF

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (KeAdilan) recognizes that for millions of Malaysian citizens the economic climate has become a troublesome one. Malaysians today face ongoing reduction in their purchasing power, growing job insecurity, increased fuel prices, low wages, and a high gap between the rich and poor. KeAdilan believes that Malaysia can no longer afford to stand on the sidelines and allow the BN government to pursue a ‘too-little-too-late approach’ in addressing these issues. That is why, on this day, KeAdilan is pushing one more step forward its position on the Malaysian Economic Agenda, to relieve the burden on Malaysians struggling with record high inflation and dwindling economic prospects. Whereas the current government has failed to adequately address these issues, KeAdilan will pursue the policies critical to restoring Malaysia’s quality of life, economic strength and competitiveness in the global economy.

1.0 Summary:
The Parti Keadilan Rakyat (KeAdilan) proposals on the budget and response to the current BN government’s 2009 National Budget are based on a new model of socio-economic development which draws on an analysis of some of the best performing economies in the world. This specifically includes understanding the successes of Taiwan, Korea and Ireland, and integrating the best practices of these economies with the enormous potential of Malaysia’s natural and human resources and the positive aspects of Malaysia’s past development plans.

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From The Star Online

BUTTERWORTH: While protecting the rights of the Malays, the Chinese and Indians must also be given an assurance on their citizenship and position in the country, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Permatang Pauh Member of Parliament said the country belonged to all races and not to just one community.

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