Government project contracts to be disclosed from next year - Anwar

Government contracts for public infrastructure projects will be made transparently disclosed starting next year, announced Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This move aims to enable Malaysians to monitor spending and evaluate contractors' performance, he said at the International Future Leaders Summit (iFUTURE) 2026 dinner in Kuala Lumpur.

The disclosure will include details such as the total construction cost, land value, companies awarded the contracts, and progress on the projects. Anwar emphasized that access to such detailed information should empower the public to assess whether construction is being carried out properly by appointed contractors. He argued that transparent governance and accountability in government contracting had contributed to increased allocations for education, healthcare, gig workers, and young graduates. The government has also raised the minimum wage three times during its tenure, he added.