KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia ushers in the New Year 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Cabinet members have expressed renewed hopes and a firm commitment to continue strengthening public well-being and safeguarding national stability. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said 2026 would mark a crucial phase in further strengthening reforms within the national healthcare system. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry would continue to intensify reforms, improve efficiency and refine approaches grounded in humanitarian values, justice and integrity. Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sim called for the tourism, arts and culture sectors to be further strengthened as drivers of economic growth and national unity, in tandem with Malaysia’s entry into Visit Malaysia 2026. Other ministers who also conveyed New Year messages via social media platforms included Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Source: The Star January 01, 2026 08:16 UTC