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STI Must Drive Malaysia’s Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty – PM Anwar Ibrahim

PUTRAJAYA, May 11 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that science, technology and innovation (STI) must become the main driver of Malaysia’s economic transformation in facing growing global financial uncertainties and geopolitical challenges, including the post-conflict energy crisis in West Asia. Anwar said every aspect of planning and implementation related to STI development must be mobilised in a more strategic and effective manner to ensure the country remains resilient amid an increasingly fragile global economic chain. He said the MADANI Government remains fully committed to strengthening the national STI ecosystem through several mission-based initiatives aimed at optimising resources, stimulating sustainable economic growth and accelerating the development of high-value technologies and innovations. According to the Prime Minister, the approach is crucial in reinforcing strategic synergy between the government, private sector and research and development (R&D) institutions to ensure research outcomes can be translated into tangible benefits for the people and the nation. “Science, technology and innovation must not remain within laboratories or policy documents alone, but must be transformed into practical solutions that strengthen the economy, create quality jobs and improve the people’s well-being,” he said. Anwar said this while chairing the National Science Council (MSN) Meeting No. 1 for 2026 today. He added that stronger collaboration between all stakeholders would also position Malaysia as a competitive regional hub for innovation and advanced technology development in the years ahead. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM

PUTRAJAYA, May 11 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that science, technology and innovation (STI) must become the main driver of Malaysia’s economic transformation in facing growing global financial uncertainties and geopolitical challenges, including the post-conflict energy crisis in West Asia. Anwar said every aspect of planning and implementation related to STI development must […]