'Economy grew better than expected', PM defends reforms


PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended the government’s handling of the economy, asserting that although the reforms may be challenging, they are beginning to yield real and positive results.

Speaking at the monthly gathering of Finance Ministry staff, Anwar acknowledged public concerns and online criticism that the government is not managing the economy well, overspending, or making life harder with new taxes and reduced subsidies.

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