Anwar Sets Malaysian Growth Plan Before Trump Unveils Trade Deal

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim laid out an ambitious five-year plan to drive growth through 2030, hours after holding talks with US President Donald Trump, who is set to unveil tariffs on the nation on Friday and visit later this year.

The two countries discussed a tariff rate below 20%, people familiar with the talks said before Anwar’s speech, asking not to be identified as the talks are private. The call lasted about 20 minutes, they added.