KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said ensuring comfortable facilities for the people has consistently been a priority for the unity government.
This commitment, he said, is a fundamental aspect of the government's approach, aimed at improving the quality of life for all citizens and ensuring that the benefits of development reach every level of society.
"The Madani government will always prioritise facilities development for the people so that the majority can enjoy the benefits of development in the country.
"Indeed, landmarks in the cities are important, such as the Twin Towers and beautiful hotels. But what about the stalls and small eateries frequented by a larger portion of the population- about 80 per cent, while only 20 per cent visit large and luxurious restaurants and hotels.
"This is why this Madani government is implementing a new approach to be more inclusive. In this Madani government, the people and facilities for them are given priority," he said in his speech at the launch ceremony of the Seremban Rest and Service (Southbound), Malaysia's first sustainable rest area on the highway today.
Present were Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, PLUS Malaysia Bhd chairman Datuk Mohamad Nasir Ab Latif and the Malaysian Highway Authority chairman Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad.