Urgent government changes to be announced starting late August, says Anwar
AYER KEROH: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make several announcements regarding urgent changes to be implemented by the government starting late this month, culminating in the tabling of 2027 Budget in early October.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the prime minister and chairman of Pakatan Harapan, announced that several urgent changes will be implemented by the government starting late August, with the 2027 Budget to be presented in early October. During his policy speech at the 2026 PKR National Congress, Anwar addressed government policies, internal matters within Pakatan Harapan, cooperation within the unity government, and national programmes.
Ahead of Malaysia's Independence Day on August 30, he will share his views before the historic day of August 31. Following that, he will attempt to summarize the urgent changes to be implemented in the 2027 Budget. Anwar acknowledged that the failure to effectively translate policies was not due to weak policies, but rather shortcomings in leadership communication.
He emphasized that economic performance is good, with Bank Negara projecting up to six percent growth for this quarter. However, he stressed that weak communication can prevent the success of these policies in winning the hearts of the people. Anwar also affirmed that the government, led by him, has never sidelined Sabah and Sarawak or opposition-held states in the national development agenda.
He expressed that whatever weaknesses may exist in these states, this is the first party and government in history that does not view their demands as side issues. Rather, they are part of the national agenda, and they strive to succeed as one nation.
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