PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all stakeholders to intensify efforts to enhance the ease of doing business in Malaysia, following the country’s improved performance in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, where it jumped 11 places to rank 23rd globally.
Anwar described the result, the best in five years, as a clear sign of progress, but warned that sustained reforms remain necessary to maintain momentum.
“I urge all relevant parties to continue strengthening their resolve and efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the country,” he said in a Facebook post after chairing the National Physical Planning Council meeting.
He also said that comprehensive reform in governance and public service delivery is important, highlighting the need for systems that are more efficient, transparent and uphold integrity.
Anwar added that effective planning under the Town and Country Planning Act 1976, including reviewing state structure plans and land use proposals, is vital to ensure that development remains people-centric and investor-friendly.
“These steps are crucial to safeguard national prosperity, boost investor confidence, and most importantly, ensure that the well-being of the people remains at the heart of development,” he said.
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