# Malaysia Rises Two Spots in Good Governance Ranking

> Malaysia climbed two spots to 40th in Chandler Good Government Index 2026 as PM Anwar warns against complacency.
- Title: Malaysia Rises Two Spots in Good Governance Ranking | Shortify
- Summary: Malaysia climbed two spots to 40th in Chandler Good Government Index 2026 as PM Anwar warns against complacency.
- Keywords: chandler good government index, malaysia, anwar ibrahim, prime minister, governance ranking, public service delivery, inter-agency coordination, Malay Mail
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/07/malaysia-rises-two-spots-in-good-governance-ranking-anwar-warns-against-complacency/242270
- Published: 2026-11-07T09:02:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chandler good government index, malaysia, anwar ibrahim, prime minister, governance ranking, public service delivery, inter-agency coordination, news, world
## Malaysia Rises in Governance Ranking
Malaysia climbed two spots to 40th place in the Chandler Good Government Index 2026.
## PM Anwar Warns Against Complacency
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged stronger public service delivery to avoid complacency.
## Government Focus on Public Service
The Madani government prioritizes building robust institutions and improving public service delivery.
## Key Governance Pillars
The index evaluates national governance across seven core pillars including leadership, financial stewardship, and strong institutions.
## Malaysia's Ranking Progress
Malaysia climbed two spots from 42nd in 2025 to 40th in 2026 with Singapore maintaining top position.
## Global Governance Context
Malaysia ranks behind China in 39th place, Slovakia in 38th, and Saudi Arabia in 37th in the index.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia advanced two spots to 40th in Chandler Good Government Index 2026, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urging stronger public service delivery to avoid complacency.