Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended his Madani Economic Framework in parliament by pointing to trade figures showing resilience despite global uncertainties. The government recorded 2.235 trillion ringgit in trade between January and September, marking a 4.4 percent annual increase and the highest value on record, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry data released last month.
Anwar told lawmakers that economic growth could exceed current forecasts after the country posted 4.4 percent expansion during the first half of 2025. The premier highlighted currency strength and robust commercial activity as evidence that his policies are working, noting that Malaysia maintained positive momentum even as Washington imposed tariffs before bilateral negotiations reduced levies from 25 percent to 19 percent on American-bound shipments.
The framework launched in 2023 aims to transform Malaysia into a prosperous nation while lifting living standards across all income levels through what Anwar described as simultaneously raising economic ceilings and floors.
Anwar told lawmakers that economic growth could exceed current forecasts after the country posted 4.4 percent expansion during the first half of 2025. The premier highlighted currency strength and robust commercial activity as evidence that his policies are working, noting that Malaysia maintained positive momentum even as Washington imposed tariffs before bilateral negotiations reduced levies from 25 percent to 19 percent on American-bound shipments.
The framework launched in 2023 aims to transform Malaysia into a prosperous nation while lifting living standards across all income levels through what Anwar described as simultaneously raising economic ceilings and floors.
