Tourism industry players in Malaysia, represented by Sri Ganesh Michiel of the Malaysian Budget and Business Hotel Association, are disappointed with Budget 2023 for not addressing long-term impacts on the hospitality and tourism industry. They call for specific improvements and legal regulations to manage threats from short-term residential accommodation and online travel agencies. Despite an allocation of RM250 million to promote tourism and address road congestion at tourist spots, the industry seeks more effective solutions for sustainable recovery.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that RM10 million from Budget 2023 will be allocated to the Restu Foundation to publish and distribute one million copies of the Quran, including 20,000 translations in Swedish and other major foreign languages. This initiative is in response to recent prejudicial actions against Islam, such as the burning of the Quran in Sweden.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a RM10 million allocation for the publication and worldwide distribution of 20,000 translations of the Quran in Swedish and other major foreign languages. This initiative, in response to the recent burning of the Quran in Sweden by right-wing politician Rasmus Paludan, will be carried out by Yayasan Restu. Anwar condemned the act and stated that Malaysia, along with other Muslim nations, will participate in the global distribution of the Quran.

The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda) has acknowledged the impact of work from home (WFH) and hybrid working culture on future home design. Rehda's president, Datuk NK Tong, revealed that a survey showed 89 out of 130 developers are planning to incorporate house designs that better suit the home working environment. Additionally, 67 respondents indicated they would plan office buildings to accommodate remote and hybrid work.

Perikatan Nasional (PN) has established 26 portfolio committees to oversee federal ministries in the Malaysian Parliament, led by Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the initiative, highlighting the MPs' skills and experience, and reiterated PN's commitment to the 'Wawasan Kemakmuran Bersama' agenda, which focuses on equitable wealth distribution beyond race and religion.

Transparency International-Malaysia expressed concern over Nurul Izzah Anwar's appointment as senior economic adviser to her father, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, citing nepotism. The watchdog suggested her talents could be better utilized in a separate ministry. Malaysia's 2022 Corruption Perception Index reflected its worst performance in a decade. Despite the backlash, the watchdog acknowledged Nurul Izzah's integrity and the Prime Minister's need for reliable assistance.

Umno members are urged to respect the decision made by delegates to have no contests for the party's top two positions, as stated by Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The decision was made according to the party's constitution and rules during the 2022 Umno assembly at the World Trade Centre. Allegations of irregular voting and 'imported delegates' by former Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin are to be investigated by the disciplinary board. The motion for the presidency and deputy presidency to be uncontested in the internal election, which must be held before May 19, was voted through by Umno delegates.