Anwar to call for meeting with all state, party heads on Mideast conflict

2026-03-27 - 07:50

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the meeting will listen to the steps that need to be taken to cushion the impact of the crisis. (Bernama pic) SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he will call for a meeting next week with all menteris besar and chief ministers to discuss the economic impact of the Middle East conflict. Speaking to reporters after Friday prayers here, he said he would also invite party leaders, including those from the opposition, to listen to briefings by the National Security Council and the National Economic Action Council. “We will listen to the steps we need to take together to handle the impact of this conflict,” he said. Earlier today, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin urged Anwar to call for a special Dewan Rakyat sitting to discuss the implications of the conflict, particularly its impact on Malaysia’s economy and global markets. Hamzah made his request in an official letter to the prime minister, citing how the Iran war has led to a sharp rise in global crude oil prices within a short period of time. The former Bersatu deputy president said a special sitting would give MPs an avenue to discuss the matter in a transparent, responsible and people-focused manner.