
Facing coalition pressure, Anwar has targeted anti-corruption in his 2027 budget, but analysts warn laws alone won’t restore trust
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim introduced 1.1 billion ringgit in anti-corruption measures within the 2027 budget amid coalition pressure, though analysts warn laws and funding alone are insufficient to restore public trust.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim presented the 2027 budget featuring anti-corruption allocations amid coalition pressures and impending elections.
Facing coalition pressure, Anwar has targeted anti-corruption in his 2027 budget, but analysts warn laws alone won’t restore trust
Ushar Daniele in Kuala Lumpur
Published: 4:30pm, 12 Oct 2026
With his reformist credentials battered by coalition compromises and a looming general election, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has used his 2027 budget to launch a fresh wave of anti-corruption measures.
But as his government nears its four-year mark, analysts warn that restoring public confidence will require more than additional funding and tighter legislative oversight.
The measures, announced when Anwar presented Malaysia’s 2027 budget on Friday, include 1.1 billion ringgit (US$269 million) to strengthen enforcement agencies, a proposed bill to tighten oversight of government-owned entities and greater transparency in public procurement.
Yet concerns persist over the independence of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), while promised reforms – including separating the roles of the attorney general and public prosecutor – remain incomplete.

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