Anwar says budget cuts to Education Ministry unavoidable but manageable

Anwar says budget cuts to Education Ministry unavoidable but manageable

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he saw no reason why the Ministry of Education cannot manage the impending cuts of its RM20 billion annual budget, as his government is forced to slash spending to cope with the economic fallout from war in the Middle East.“You can appeal as much as you want but the cuts will still happen,” Anwar told top officials of the ministry who attended the 2026 National Book Fair h…

Anwar signals greater emphasis on cost savings in 2027 budget

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged ministries to understand the broader economic challenges from a macroeconomic perspective. KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that the 2027 budget will place greater emphasis on cost-saving measures amid mounting global economic pressures affecting the country’s fiscal position. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said global geopolitical uncertainties, such as tensions arising from a…