""2026 is going to be about how we deliver RMK13," YB Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir told Fortune ahead of the Forum Ekonomi Malaysia summit on Feb. 5. "It's a higher chance of success compared to trying to come up with a new policy direction," he added later. "Two years is quite a short runway." Malaysia must hold general elections no later than February 2028, where voters will decide whether to extend the mandate of current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakatan Harapan governing coalition."
"Akmal and his ministry are now pushing MyRMK, a "digital system" to track progress under RMK13. "We're trying to address issues with a whole-of-government approach," he said. "I'm trying to ensure that those who are supposed to deliver will be tracked, so it's not just 'missing in action'." He expressed hopes that "discipline" might give RMK13 longevity beyond any one administration, and give them "enough commitment to stick to the plan.""
Malaysia will prioritize disciplined execution of the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) in 2026, focusing on delivering measurable policy outcomes within a short two-year runway. The government is promoting MyRMK, a digital system to track implementation across ministries and hold responsible parties accountable. The aim is to instill discipline that could sustain RMK13 beyond a single administration. Economic indicators show 4.9% growth in 2025, unemployment at 2.9%, and a five-year strong ringgit. Trade tensions with the United States led to reciprocal tariff adjustments after negotiations, protecting key Malaysian exports. General elections must be held by February 2028.
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