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The MADANI Government has advanced governance reforms and raised Malaysia's global competitiveness ranking to 15th in 2026, while expanding cash assistance to a historic RM15 billion covering 22 million Malaysians.
Malaysia has jumped eight positions to 15th in the International Institute for Management Development's World Competitiveness Ranking, marking its strongest performance in over a decade. The improvement reflects gains in government and business efficiency.
Malaysia's Economy Ministry is drafting new legislation to combat rent-seeking and illicit business practices involving foreign nationals, aiming to strengthen fair competition and boost the nation's competitiveness ranking.