KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 \u2014 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the International Monetary Fund\u2019s (IMF) assessment of Malaysia\u2019s economic performance, emphasising that the government\u2019s priority remains ensuring economic stability is managed responsibly.<\/p>\n
Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the government will continue to ensure that economic stability is not only managed prudently, but is also felt by the people through secure and fair job opportunities, as well as sustained confidence in the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Madani Government will continue to manage public finances prudently and accelerate reforms under the 13th Malaysia Plan, so that the growth we build is truly strong, resilient, and delivers meaningful benefits to all Malaysians,\u201d he said in a social media post.<\/p>\n
Earlier yesterday, IMF Mission Chief for Malaysia Masahiro Nozaki said Malaysia has shown notable resilience against global trade tensions and policy uncertainty, with the economy growing at a healthy pace this year, supported by strong domestic consumption and investment, solid employment growth, and a global technology-sector upcycle.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe strong performance in part reflects sound economic policies, the authorities have maintained prudent macroeconomic and financial policies,\u201d Nozaki said after consultations with Malaysian authorities and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Malaysia\u2019s economic resilience is expected to continue in the near term, supported by strong domestic demand, with IMF staff projecting growth to ease marginally from 4.6 per cent in 2025 to 4.3 per cent in 2026, mainly reflecting the impact of higher United States tariffs on the country. \u2014 Bernama<\/p>\n
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