2026 is about survival, Amirudin tells businesses

 The Selangor menteri besar says industries must focus on resilience and survival as global conflict threatens supply chains and economic stability.

Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari said businesses must prepare for the long haul as the Middle East crisis is unlikely to end soon. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA:

Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari says businesses and industries in the state must focus on resilience and collective survival amid growing global economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.

He said, unlike last year where the focus was on “success and expansion”, businesses must now prepare for the long haul as the crisis is unlikely to end soon.

“We have to at least prepare for the next 100 days or possibly longer,” he said at the Selangor & Kuala Lumpur Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) annual dinner here.

Amirudin noted that industries were increasingly worried the disruption would affect not only fuel supply but also products linked to crude oil and refining processes.

He said various sectors, ranging from food and beverages to automotive parts, chemicals, hospitality, and personal care, would be affected by supply chain disruptions.

However, his administration will continue to strengthen economic resilience through measures such as reducing approval times for industries, improving digitalisation, and developing alternative energy sources.

At the event, Amirudin also announced an increase in the Selangor government’s grant to FMM from RM200,000 to RM500,000 this year.

“Together, I believe, we will bounce back in Selangor.” - FMT