Kuala Lumpur, June 2 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the country's Government has implemented strict cost-cutting measures across ministries, with the savings fully redirected towards programmes and initiatives that benefit the people. He was quoted by local media as saying at the recent Sabah-level Kaamatan Festival 2026 celebration that allocations for ministries will be reduced for non-essential spending although critical sectors such as education, health care and basic infrastructure, including in Sabah, will be spared. PM Anwar said the cost-cutting measures include limiting ministers' overseas trips, except for mandatory meetings under international platforms such as ASEAN, BRICS and APEC. All study visits and similar t...