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PM Anwar Considers Minister Pay Cuts Amid Crisis

4/17/2026

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  • Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government may consider pay cuts for ministers if the Middle East crisis escalates.
  • Ibrahim noted that ministers' salaries are low.
  • Anwar said Indonesia has proposed similar salary reductions.
  • He plans to meet with the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry to discuss revising conditions for electric vehicle manufacturers amid concerns that restrictive policies could deter foreign investment, including BYD's planned plant in Tanjung Malim.