Malaysian PM Anwar’s new budget tackles corruption, but critics ask: is it too late?
With his reformist credentials battered by coalition compromises and a looming general election, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has used his 2027 budget to launch a fresh wave of anti-corruption measures.
But as his government nears its four-year mark, analysts warn that restoring public confidence will require more than additional funding and tighter legislative oversight.
The measures, announced when Anwar presented Malaysia’s 2027 budget on Friday, include 1.1 billion ringgit (US$269...
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