The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) criticizes the absence of equal constituency development funds (CDF) for all MPs in Budget 2023, a promise made in the Pakatan Harapan election manifesto. Bersih urges collaboration between the government and Opposition to legislate equal CDF for all lawmakers, highlighting the minimal cost compared to the potential goodwill. The group calls for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim or Parliamentary Opposition Leader Hamzah Zainuddin to take legislative action. Several Perikatan Nasional leaders have also criticized the budget on this issue.

The law firm Zaid Ibrahim Suflan TH Liew & Partners, which briefly represented former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in his SRC International corruption appeal, has called on ad hoc prosecutor Datuk V Sithambaram to clarify a statement he made in court. The firm claims that Sithambaram's statement, which suggested they took over the case solely to ask for an adjournment, is incorrect and factually untrue. The firm has written to the Federal Court to address this issue.

Tourism industry players in Malaysia express disappointment over Budget 2023, citing a lack of long-term positive impact and specific improvements for the hospitality and tourism sectors. The President of the Malaysian Budget and Business Hotel Association, Sri Ganesh Michiel, highlights the need for more effective solutions and specific laws to address threats from short-term residential accommodations and online travel agencies.

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.

The law firm Zaid Ibrahim Suflan TH Liew & Partners, which briefly represented former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in his SRC International corruption appeal, has accused ad hoc prosecutor Datuk V Sithambaram of making slanderous statements about them in court. The firm claims Sithambaram's assertion that they took over Najib's case solely to seek an adjournment is factually incorrect and damaging to their reputation. The firm clarified that they did not instruct Najib's lead counsel, Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, and were discharged by Najib after the Federal Court rejected Hisyam's application to postpone the appeal. Najib is seeking a review of the Federal Court's decisions related to his corruption case.

Wanita Umno chief Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad confirmed her candidacy for re-election, facing her predecessor Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil. Noraini emphasized her results-driven leadership, while Shahrizat's return is seen as potentially problematic due to her age. Umno is conducting internal elections for all divisions and branches, with new office bearers to be elected by mid-March. The positions of president and deputy president will remain uncontested.

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.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an increase in the individual investment limit for Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) and Amanah Saham Bumiputera 2 (ASB2) to RM300,000 from RM200,000. Additionally, the government will expand the fund size of Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) by RM5 billion. Anwar also mentioned an increased dividend distribution for ASB this year.

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.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced an increase in the individual investment limit for Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) and Amanah Saham Bumiputera 2 (ASB2) to RM300,000 from RM200,000 during the Budget 2023 tabling in Parliament. Additionally, the government will expand the fund size of Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) by RM5 billion. Anwar also mentioned an increased dividend distribution for ASB this year.