KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s rise to 40th place among 133 countries in the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2026 reflects the government’s continued efforts to strengthen national administrative capacity, integrity and effectiveness, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“This achievement is no excuse for us to be complacent. There is still room for improvement, particularly in strengthening inter-agency coordination and ensuring every policy and plan is implemented more efficiently and effectively,” he said in a Facebook post today.
He said the government’s priority remained building robust institutions, improving public service delivery and ensuring every development effort brought tangible benefits to the people.
“Ultimately, a government’s success is not merely measured through its ranking in international indices, but through changes that can be felt in the people’s lives,” he added.
Malaysia climbed two places from 42nd in 2025 in the index, which evaluates national governance performance across seven core pillars.
The pillars are Leadership and Foresight, Attractive Marketplace, Financial Stewardship, Robust Laws and Policies, Global Influence and Reputation, Helping People Rise, and Strong Institutions.
In the 2026 ranking, Malaysia was behind China in 39th place, Slovakia in 38th and Saudi Arabia in 37th.
Singapore retained the top position for the fourth consecutive year since 2023, followed by Norway in second place and Denmark in third.