KUALA LUMPUR, January 1 – In his New Year message, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted the government’s commitment to economic development in 2024. Emphasizing the importance of sustaining national economic growth, Anwar, who also serves as the Finance Minister, expressed gratitude for the achievements of maintaining a four percent growth rate, reducing inflation to below two percent, and lowering the unemployment rate.
Despite these positive indicators, Anwar stressed the need to prioritize the well-being of the people, addressing issues such as the cost of living and ensuring prosperity for all. He called for increased efforts to drive economic growth, emphasizing the importance of improving governance within leadership and the civil service. Anwar also underscored the significance of unity and security, urging attention to constitutional provisions and emphasizing the core duty of embracing people of various races and religions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in his New Year message, identified key challenges and priorities for Malaysia in 2024. He emphasized the government’s commitment to economic development as a means to alleviate the people’s burden, focusing on aspects like inflation, cost of living, education, and healthcare. Anwar called on Cabinet ministers, senior officers, enforcement agencies, and the private sector to intensify efforts, aiming to position Malaysia as a leading country in the region.
Acknowledging the achievements in political stability and economic indicators, he underscored the importance of governance improvement and streamlined service delivery methods. Anwar also highlighted the ongoing challenge of maintaining unity and security, emphasizing the need to protect constitutional provisions related to Islam, the sovereignty of Malay rulers, Bumiputera privileges, and Bahasa Melayu. He expressed confidence in the government’s ability to address these challenges and uphold unity throughout the year.
