Anwar chooses political stability over 'fighting' to sustain economy

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has chosen political stability over political infighting to ensure Malaysia remains a global investment destination. Balancing political stability and economic growth requires compromise, as investors need confidence in the country's stability. Anwar acknowledged criticism for compromising, but emphasized his choice: fight and the economy will suffer, or compromise and maintain stability.

In his closing remarks at the 2027 Budget Engagement Session, Anwar said preserving political stability was essential to ensure the economy could continue to grow. Strong economic growth would provide the government with greater fiscal space to increase spending and allocations for the people's needs. Anwar stressed that political stability is crucial for Malaysia as people will not invest if politics is unstable.

While Malaysia's strong economic fundamentals currently provide the government with a more comfortable position to consider additional allocations, every request must be assessed within the broader macroeconomic framework and financial constraints.