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PM Anwar's Push to Fast-Track Foreign Restaurant Workers Reflects Govt Responsiveness to Business Sector

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed swift resolution of pending foreign worker applications for Malaysia's restaurant sector within 30 days, drawing praise from business leaders for demonstrating government responsiveness to industry pressures.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia's MADANI Economy Framework Pays Dividends as Nation Climbs to 15th in Global Competitiveness Rankings

Malaysia has jumped eight positions to rank 15th in the International Institute for Management Development's World Competitiveness Ranking, its strongest showing in more than a decade. The improvement reflects gains from bureaucratic reform initiatives and closer public-private collaboration.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jul 2026 · 4 min read