Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says it would be “arrogant” to deny any political party or community a role in government after they have secured support through the democratic process, stressing that Malaysia’s constitutional framework and values of pluralism must remain the guiding principle of national administration
Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry