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Perak has secured RM15.2 billion in investments and attracted 10.1 million tourists in 2025, while posting an RM85 million budget surplus for the fourth consecutive year, signalling the MADANI framework's effectiveness.
Malaysia's economy has demonstrated robust resilience, expanding 5.6% on average this year despite international headwinds. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan credited the MADANI Economy Framework and GEAR-uP programme for driving sustainable development.
Malaysia's government has disbursed more than RM12 million to strengthen the Indian community through early education subsidies and temple support programmes, reaching thousands of beneficiaries across the country.
Desa Murni Kerdau in Temerloh, Pahang has won three major awards at World Rural Development Day 2026, including the MADANI Rural Aspiration Award Champion title, in recognition of its strong governance and entrepreneurial community initiatives.