KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government's second anniversary celebration at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre was a resounding success that drew an impressive crowd of nearly 300,000 over the weekend.
The event highlighted the government's achievements and its steadfast commitment to inclusivity, progress and transparency.
Various programmes held during the event also showcased the government's commitment and efforts to public service reforms, including the establishment of community engagement initiatives and economic support measures.
Among the key highlights were the Public Service Reform Convention, attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, which reinforced the government's focus on efficiency and good governance.
Initiatives such as discounted traffic fines and a helmet exchange programme also drew a large crowd and demonstrated the administration's practical efforts to address public concerns.
The three-day event saw the Road Transport Department (RTD) distributing almost 5,000 helmets to eligible motorcyclists.
The department also provided on-site summons payment service, but this time, it stood firm in requiring full payment without discount.
On the other hand, the police, which were offering up to 60 per cent discount for their traffic fines, had collected more than RM4 million.
Visitors also took the opportunity to reprint their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination certificates at the Education Ministry booth.
The event saw the Rahmah Madani Sales booth selling essential items, such as cooking oil, rice and eggs at affordable prices, and it continued to be a major attraction.
Since opening on Friday, crowds had flocked to the booth, where basic necessities were sold at discounted rates of between 10 and 30 per cent.
Visitor Noor Fadzilah Md Radzi praised the Madani government for its success over its two years of administration.
"Over the past two years, I've noticed that the government has been very focused on serving the people directly, providing services and opening up numerous opportunities for the public to benefit from.
"This includes access to facilities and job opportunities directly from the government itself," she said.
Fadzillah also expressed her hope that as a civil servant and as a citizen of the country, the government would further push the economy to greater heights so that more job opportunities could be created.
"This is particularly for the younger generation — fresh university graduates, including my own child, actually. We also hope for greater diversity in the scope of jobs available," she said.
Another visitor named Vee Sim said the culture of integrity promoted by the administration had improved things in the area where she lived.
"I live in Cheras where the roads used to be not properly maintained. But ever since Anwar assumed office and championed issues relating to integrity, public infrastructure works have been completed swiftly."
She also encouraged the government to further develop the country and continue fostering unity among Malaysians, putting race and religious differences aside.