PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to make several significant policy announcements when he addresses civil servants at the Prime Minister’s Department monthly assembly on Monday, in what has been described as a key moment for the Madani Government at the start of 2026.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the prime minister will begin the day by chairing a special Cabinet meeting to deliberate a number of urgent matters before delivering his 2026 New Year Message at 11.30am.
“Today (Monday), the first day of January [work week], the prime minister will call a special Cabinet meeting where several urgent issues will be discussed.
“Following that, at 11:30am, the prime minister will deliver his New Year Message (2026) to the staff of the Prime Minister’s Department,” Loke said during his opening speech at the Melaka DAP Convention on Sunday.
Also present at the convention was Melaka DAP chairman and Kota Melaka Member of Parliament Khoo Poay Tiong.
According to Loke, the prime minister is expected to outline key decisions on critical national issues, including the economy, education and institutional reform.
He said the anticipated announcements reflect the administration’s determination to respond to mounting concerns among the public and business community, particularly against the backdrop of a challenging economic climate.
“There are many issues that they (business owners) are facing which may cause the business environment or climate to be less than positive,” Loke said.
“However, these matters will be addressed, especially regarding tax refunds, and I am confident that positive announcements will be made tomorrow to tackle critical issues such as these,” he added.
Loke said the New Year Message would also set out the main direction and priorities for the country and the government for the year ahead.
“But what is most important is the implementation and the actions taken by the government,” he said. - January 5, 2025
