Malaysia Moves From Stability To Reform, Says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s economy has shifted from a phase of uncertainty to one of recovery, progressing from defensive stabilisation policies to proactive structural reform. Speaking at the Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2025, Anwar highlighted that growth remains steady, inflation controlled, and unemployment low, but warned of the need to prepare for future global disruptions. He stressed that Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation is guided by prudent stewardship and strategic public spending to ensure national resources are deployed effectively. Confidence, he said, grows when governments reform and invest purposefully. Anwar called on Khazanah Nasional to balance profitability with national development objectives and to drive inclusive growth through innovation. The two-day forum, themed “Debugging Uncertainty,” marks its 20th anniversary.