Kuala lumpur: Economic growth and a strengthening ringgit have created a feel-good atmosphere among the people, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The UMNO president emphasized that economic stability is crucial in sustaining harmony in a nation, including Malaysia.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ahmad Zahid highlighted that the positive development serves as a catalyst for the people to remain united and support the aspirations of the MADANI Government. He stressed the importance of preserving the spirit of harmony and upholding diversity collectively to ensure Malaysia remains peaceful. Ahmad Zahid made these remarks while speaking at UMNO's breaking-of-fast event, attended by notable figures including UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and other senior UMNO and Barisan Nasional leaders.

Yesterday, the Department of Statistics Malaysia announced that Malaysia's economy is expected to remain resilient in the second quarter of 2026. This expectation is supported by the performance of the Leading Index for December 2025, which recorded a marginal increase of 0.1 percentage point to 114.0 points compared with 113.9 points in the same period the previous year.

During the event, Ahmad Zahid also presented contributions to 50 orphans and tahfiz students from Rumah Anak Yatim Shifa, Rumah Titian Kaseh, and Akademi Tahfiz Masjid Lapangan Terbang Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Subang.