For subscribers

Asian Insider

Anwar grapples with transforming economy, fighting inflation as state elections loom

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox

Mr Anwar had announced that the lowest earning segment, whose household income is below RM2,500, will get up to RM2,500 in aid.

Mr Anwar had announced that the lowest earning segment, whose household income is below RM2,500, will get up to RM2,500 in aid.

PHOTO: BERNAMA

Follow topic:

- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s efforts to transform Malaysia’s economy, generate employment opportunities and address mounting costs of living will have to gain more momentum to ensure that his Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition retains power in its stronghold states in the upcoming polls.

The state elections, which will be held by August, will not affect the two-thirds majority Datuk Seri Anwar’s government has at the federal level.

See more on