Kuala lumpur: The Bumiputera empowerment agenda is no longer the sole responsibility of specific agencies but a national priority to be pursued by all ministries, government agencies, and government-linked companies, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He emphasized that government agencies must align their policies and programs to ensure the Bumiputera development agenda is implemented comprehensively.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the government has introduced the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), with implementation regularly monitored and all ministries and agencies required to report their progress. "All MADANI Government agencies are responsible for delivering the nation's policies. Those policies are aimed at driving economic growth while ensuring fair and equitable distribution," Anwar stated while officiating the SPaRK 2026: Business Transformation program organized by Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB).

The Prime Minister noted that the government has no plans to establish a new Bumiputera agency, opting instead to strengthen existing institutions and ensure that all ministries and agencies play their respective roles. Anwar, who also serves as Finance Minister, believes this approach would accelerate policy implementation while preventing overlapping functions among agencies.

Anwar expressed skepticism about maintaining old methods and expecting improved outcomes, stating, "I think continuing with the old way of doing things while expecting better results is not going to work. For that reason, I am not inclined to establish a new Bumiputera agency, but rather to ensure existing agencies are strengthened."

Furthermore, Anwar affirmed the government's commitment to driving national economic growth without neglecting fair wealth distribution, stressing that economic development must be inclusive so that all segments of society benefit. "We do not prevent anyone from working hard to drive economic growth, whether in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, the digital economy, or the energy transition. However, at the same time, we must ensure that distribution is fair," he added.

Anwar also highlighted the government's strategy of adopting a 'raising the ceiling' approach to boost the country's economic competitiveness, while simultaneously 'raising the floor' to support those still in need.