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He noted that governance strengthening and anti-corruption efforts may not be popular but must continue to ensure a transparent and effective administrative system. 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intellectuals and those in power may also resist.\"}]","Resistance to change biggest hurdle to reforms - Anwar Ibrahim said | PDF"]