Budget 2023 will focus on structural reforms to enhance Malaysia’s economic resilience, with emphasis on people, businesses, and the economy, according to Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul. The government has begun public engagement to gather input, with initiatives like the Malaysian Family Job Guarantee providing jobs, lowering unemployment to 3.9%. In 2022, 257 out of 282 strategic initiatives have been launched, with 25 more to follow later this year to support national recovery and resilience.