KUALA LUMPUR (XINHUA) – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to prioritise economic development that will directly benefit the people in a New Year message delivered late on Sunday.
“We have achieved some success in a short period, such as a decrease in inflation to two per cent and the lowest unemployment rate, with the economy growing and maintaining at four per cent.
“However, the true measure is the well-being, welfare and prosperity of the people… for those facing hardships in their lives and with the cost of living, it must be promptly addressed,” he said in a recorded video message.
The prime minister also said there should be full focus on efforts to drive economic growth, and called for improving governance among the leadership and civil service.
