Why did Prime Minister Anwar credit the system over his leadership?

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Prime Minister Anwar credited the system and the civil service rather than his own leadership
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s improved showing in the IMD World Competitiveness Index 2026 was driven by the system and the civil service team, not solely by his leadership. He pointed to Malaysia climbing to 15th globally in 2026, up eight places from 23rd last year, and said the efficiency and service were the work of civil servants across the country.
Malaysia’s 2026 rise was attributed to the civil service
Anwar praised the efficiency of the civil service as a key factor behind Malaysia’s improved performance in the IMD World Competitiveness Index 2026. He linked the shift in rankings to the work of the civil service, describing it as a collective effort rather than something attributable to the prime minister alone.
He said the improvement was not “because I am Prime Minister”
Speaking at a meet-and-greet session with the Chief Secretary to the Government and civil servants from the southern zone at CREaTE in Simpang Ampat on June 24, Anwar stated that the country’s performance over the past three and a half years was not due to his role. He explicitly said it was due to the system, the civil service, and the entire team of civil servants.
Anwar tied the claim to feedback from Turkmenistan’s president
Anwar said Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov acknowledged Malaysia’s improved rankings during a recent visit. He noted that when President Serdar told Malaysia it had performed so well in the World Competitiveness Index, Anwar thanked him but reiterated that the results were due to the civil service and its efficiency.
Turkmenistan signalled interest in learning from Malaysia
Anwar added that President Serdar reportedly expressed interest in sending Turkmenistan’s civil service team to engage with Malaysian officials to learn from Malaysia’s experience. Anwar said this interest was a compliment and also indicated that Malaysia was moving forward, while still framing the achievement as rooted in the civil service rather than personal leadership.

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