While some Malaysians are rallying against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with the “Turun Anwar” protest, a different sentiment is brewing across the border.
In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @Marchfoward, an Indonesian woman openly praised Anwar’s leadership, saying that Indonesia would be a much better country if it were governed the way Malaysia is today.
Indonesian woman says Malaysia is doing things right
In the video, the woman shares her personal view that Malaysia has become an example of good governance under Anwar’s leadership.
She expressed admiration for how the country seems to be progressing economically and socially.
She pointed out that Malaysians enjoy lower fuel prices, better minimum wage policies, no recent toll hikes, and even receive a 30 percent discount on essential goods, all of which she believes are the result of competent leadership.
Credits Anwar for stabilising the economy
The woman didn’t stop there. She credited Prime Minister Anwar for successfully lowering inflation, increasing employment opportunities, and reducing the national unemployment rate.
To her, these achievements reflect a government that knows how to manage a country while keeping the people’s needs in mind.
“This isn’t about comparing — it’s about learning”
Anticipating that her comments might stir nationalistic backlash, she clarified that her intention wasn’t to compare the two countries negatively.
Instead, she urged Indonesians to learn from their neighbours and adopt strategies that work.
This isn’t to compare just for the sake of it. But to learn from what’s good and correct what’s wrong. Hopefully, Indonesia can thrive like our successful neighbours — like Malaysia.”
A stark contrast to what’s happening in Malaysia
The timing of the video has caught attention, especially as it comes amidst protests in Malaysia calling for Anwar to step down.
While many Malaysians are questioning his leadership, the video offers a rare moment of cross-border recognition with someone from Indonesia expressing admiration for Anwar’s approach and hoping her country might one day follow suit.
Here is the post:
Di Malaysia, pembangkang desak Turun Anwar. Tetapi di Indonesia, rakyat mereka desak kerajaan Indonesia tiru gaya pemerintahan Anwar Ibrahim.
— Irfan_newboys🇲🇾🇵🇸🏳️🏴 (@Marchfoward) July 27, 2025
Mereka puji keupayaan Anwar turunkan inflasi, naikkan gaji penjawat awam, turunkan harga minyak, dan bijak mentadbir negara pic.twitter.com/f51YHLoCaF
What do you think about this? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section.
READ ALSO:
