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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim convened the 149th Meeting of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers at Parliament, prioritising economic recovery strategies as global geopolitical tensions persist.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has chaired the 149th Meeting of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers, prioritizing economic strengthening amid geopolitical tensions and climate concerns affecting the region.
Malaysia's Parliament opened its latest session debating the economic fallout from Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions and their effect on domestic industries, inflation, and GDP growth targets under the 13th Malaysia Plan.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approval rating has declined to 55.8 per cent, marking its lowest level since her appointment last October, as households grapple with persistent inflation and Middle East instability.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has stressed that strengthening Malaysia's National Statistical System and expanding data and artificial intelligence use are essential for achieving the 13th Malaysia Plan's objectives.
Malaysia's government-linked investment companies will commit RM2 billion to Bumiputera businesses in 2026, a 54% jump from RM1.3 billion the previous year, signalling intensified support for indigenous enterprise.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's economic progress and development must benefit all segments of society, particularly grassroots communities, rather than focusing solely on large-scale and high-tech projects.