Many problems due to a lack of accountability, says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the numerous issues faced by modern societies, particularly democracies, due to a lack of accountability among those in power. Speaking at the Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2026, Anwar emphasized that this lack of accountability is the root cause of problems such as unfair trade practices, unilateral tariffs, and continued injustices.

Among the attendees were Khazanah Nasional Bhd's managing director, Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir. Anwar also criticized the failure of modern societies, including democracies, to hold those in power fully accountable in the true sense. Amirul, representing the forum's theme of "watching the watchmen," pointed out that those entrusted with power, including governments, central banks, and commercial firms, need to be held accountable. However, he posed a question that remains unanswered: how do we ensure this accountability?