KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 5): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that education remains the most powerful equaliser in Malaysia’s development agenda, with the government allocating more than RM84 billion under Budget 2026 to strengthen education and training reforms. “Education today must equip Malaysians not only with knowledge, but with adaptability, resilience, and the confidence to navigate change,” he said at the Malaysia Economic Forum 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Thursday. Present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the reforms are designed to support workers as careers evolve and skills require continuous renewal. The prime minister also stressed the importance of broad-based growth, saying regional development, support for small and medium enterprises, and higher-value tourism services are essential for long-term economic resilience.

Source: The Edge Markets February 05, 2026 11:58 UTC