JOHOR BAHRU (March 29): The government is focusing on balancing public welfare, inflationary pressures, and the sustainability of the country’s economic growth following the conflict in West Asia, with the 2026 economic growth target remaining at 4 to 4.5 per cent for now.
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the projection takes into account various current risks, including geopolitic...
The strongest version of this narrative presents a government actively managing economic risks while maintaining growth ambitions. Credit is due for the structured response—weekly MTEN meetings, stakeholder engagement, and a focus on domestic resilience—all of which suggest a proactive rather than reactive posture. The acknowledgment of inflationary and supply pressures, coupled with a commitment to public welfare, frames the government as balancing pragmatism with social responsibility.
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