SAN FRANCISCO: The real test for a leader in power is their ability to deliver results, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
"You are judged by your actions. People do give you some grace period, but then they will have to see whether you mean business.
"It applies to all political leaders, all opposition leaders who attain power by fighting corruption and abuse of power,” he said when asked how leaders can ensure that they are not being hijacked by rhetoric and are able to focus on the real issues.
"The test is whether you can really deliver when you are in a position of responsibility. Second, of course, is clear economic policies,” he said during a question and answer session at the 30th APEC CEO Summit entitled: "The Global Economy and State of The World” here on Wednesday (Nov 15).
Anwar added that trust deficits happen when leaders do not deliver.
"People have trust deficits against leaders, political leaders, because of the rhetoric when there is no concrete action.”
Anwar arrived here on Monday (Nov 13) for the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) from Nov 14 to 17, marking his maiden visit for the official meeting as Prime Minister of Malaysia.
He is accompanied by his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir, Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil as well as other senior government officials. - Bernama
