PUTRAJAYA has limited time to resolve problems or challenges affecting Malaysia’s economy and to bring the nation back on the right track, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Economists concurred on this matter, the finance minister posted on his official Facebook page in conjunction with a discussion held yesterday afternoon with economic experts on the direction of the national economy.

Anwar said he understands that any kind of reform requires discipline and patience, along with confidence and courage to do something new and make tough decisions for the benefit of the people and the nation.

“Nonetheless, the government is resolute and will work hard to drive inclusive and sustainable growth. Economic growth is not merely about numbers but must fulfil the people’s needs and wants,” he said.

Former finance minister II Johari Ghani and former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin took part in yesterday’s discussions.

Also present were Treasury secretary-general Johan Mahmood Merican, Economy Ministry secretary-general Nor Azmie Diron, Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi, Malaysian Institute of Economic Research chairman and board of directors, and Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute director Dr Noor Azlan Ghazali.

On the discussion, Anwar said it was part of the government’s continuous effort to obtain ideas and views on the national economy from all levels of society.

The discussion also touched on new growth areas and ways to strengthen the investment ecosystem.

“All the views shared will be used to form the Madani Economic Narrative that is being drafted to shape the nation’s economic direction in the medium- to long-term,” he said. – Bernama, June 17, 2023.