MERU, April 4 -- The government has ruled out introducing an immediate economic stimulus package despite concerns over the impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Controlling prices of essential goods and exploring potential relief measures for businesses are the government's top priorities, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

"At this moment, the priority is ensuring that essential goods are available. Items such as cooking oil, flour, salt, sugar, vegetables, fish, meat, and chicken. That is what matters most," he told reporters at the Program Madani Rakyat 2026 held at the Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah here today.

Anwar had been asked if the government plans to introduce a stimulus package to cushion Malaysia from the global e...