PUTRAJAYA, July 4 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the Bumiputera empowerment agenda must no longer be viewed as the responsibility of a handful of agencies, but instead become a national priority embraced by every ministry, government agency and government-linked company (GLC).
Speaking while officiating the SPaRK 2026: Business Transformation programme organised by Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) today, Anwar said all government institutions must align their policies and programmes to ensure the Bumiputera development agenda is implemented comprehensively.
He said the MADANI Government has introduced the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35) as a long-term roadmap, with implementation closely monitored through regular progress reports submitted by ministries and agencies.
“Every MADANI Government agency has a responsibility to implement national policies that not only drive economic growth but also ensure fair and equitable distribution of opportunities and wealth,” he said.
Anwar, who also serves as Finance Minister, emphasised that the government has no intention of establishing a new Bumiputera agency, preferring instead to strengthen existing institutions to improve policy implementation and avoid overlapping responsibilities.
He noted that relying on outdated approaches while expecting different outcomes would not produce meaningful progress.
“For that reason, I am not inclined to establish a new Bumiputera agency. Our focus is on empowering the institutions we already have and ensuring every ministry and agency plays its role effectively,” he said.
The Prime Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to driving Malaysia’s economic transformation while ensuring that prosperity is shared fairly across all segments of society.
He said the government remains committed to accelerating growth in high-value sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, the digital economy and the energy transition, while ensuring that the benefits of development reach those who need them most.
According to Anwar, the MADANI Government is pursuing a balanced strategy of “raising the ceiling” to strengthen Malaysia’s global economic competitiveness, while simultaneously “raising the floor” to provide greater support and opportunities for lower-income communities.
He said this inclusive approach reflects the government’s commitment to building a stronger economy that delivers sustainable and equitable prosperity for all Malaysians.
— MINUTESMY
