Kuala lumpur: All proposed participations in the national export promotion programme for 2026 have been reviewed to ensure that government allocations are optimised for high-impact, result-oriented programmes with stronger market potential. Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar announced that this decision was reached at the Export Coordination Committee (JK-X) Meeting No. 2 of 2026, which he chaired.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the review aims to ensure that each participation by ministries and agencies truly adds value to the national economy. Shamsul Azri emphasized the importance of adapting to the rapidly changing global trade landscape, stating, "The country's exports cannot move routinely when the global trade landscape is changing so rapidly," in a Facebook post.

Shamsul Azri further stated that the government is committed to strengthening the whole-of-government approach. This strategy is focused on ensuring that the country's export ecosystem remains agile and competitive, enabling it to seize new opportunities despite the increasingly dynamic challenges posed by global trade.