Kuala lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia's positive economic performance reflects that the government's policies are on the right track. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, emphasized this while discussing the Bank Negara Malaysia Annual Report 2025, which was released today. The report highlighted the country's strong and resilient economic fundamentals and good governance.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the national economy recorded a growth of 5.2 per cent in 2025, supported by resilient domestic demand. The inflation rate at 1.4 per cent was the lowest in the past five years. Anwar shared these details in a post on X, expressing confidence in the government's economic direction.

Anwar also projected that economic growth for 2026 is expected to expand between 4.0 and 5.0 per cent, while overall inflation is anticipated to remain moderate, projected at around 1.5 to 2.5 per cent. Despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which is affecting commodity prices and supply chains, Anwar assured that Malaysia is prepared to face these global challenges. He highlighted the resilience of the financial system and the government's commitment to balancing economic growth while protecting the citizens.