Balai ikhtisas malaysia: Balai Ikhtisas Malaysia (BIM), representing Malaysia's professional community across multiple disciplines, expresses its concern over the escalating national and global challenges, including geopolitical tensions, persistent supply chain disruptions, global energy pressures, and rising cost-of-living impacts affecting economies and societies worldwide.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, these developments are placing sustained pressure on national resilience, particularly in relation to the affordability of essential goods and services, including healthcare, energy-dependent industries, and professional service delivery.