Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof says mastering knowledge and innovation is a vital struggle for national progress and economic strength under Malaysia MADANI.
KUCHING: Mastering knowledge and fostering innovation are forms of ‘jihad’ essential for national progress. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this struggle is key to strengthening the economy in line with the Malaysia MADANI vision.
He highlighted that the West Asia crisis underscores sectors with strong development potential. These include food security, finance and energy.
Fadillah noted Malaysia’s heavy reliance on imports, particularly for food supply. “In the context of food security, we still import rice and many prefer imported fruits,” he said.
He posed the question of how to gain control over these critical sectors. “This too is a form of jihad,” Fadillah stated while officiating the ‘Jelajah Kongres Jihad Bisnes 2026’ programme.
He described it as an opportunity to build the domestic economy. This would stop funds from being channelled abroad for imports.
Keeping resources within the country supports development and uplifts society. Economic opportunities are also expanding in the services and energy sectors.
Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, said these areas require expertise to be fully harnessed. He stressed the important role of Dewan Perdagangan Islam Malaysia (DPIM).
He said DPIM serves as a platform to unite entrepreneurs and industry players. This network strengthens collaboration in advancing the ummah’s economy.
Such efforts must be supported by strong knowledge and sound business practices. The benefits should extend beyond entrepreneurs to society as a whole.
