Pakatan MPs arrive at Seri Perdana for meeting with PM

PUTRAJAYA: Cabinet ministers and MPs from Pakatan Harapan have started to arrive at Kompleks Seri Perdana for a closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Several cars belonging to Pakatan ministers were seen entering the Seri Perdana compound. Among them were Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and Housing and Local Government Minister Nga...

Malaysian Bar’s walk aimed at defending judicial integrity, not about politics

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Bar states that its peaceful walk to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) aims to defend judicial integrity, and is not about politics. Its president Mohamad Ezri Abdul Wahab said the walk was organised in defence of judicial independence. "Let it be seen clearly this march is in defence of judicial independence, rooted in law...

Trump intensifies trade war with 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico

(Reuters) -President Donald Trump on Saturday imposed a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1 after weeks of negotiations with the key trading allies failed to reach a more comprehensive trade deal. The fresh tariffs were announced in separate letters posted on Truth Social on Saturday. Earlier this week,...

Malaysia continues to forge trade, investment ties with global strategic partners, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent meetings between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and high-level foreign leaders from Australia, Pakistan, Turkiye and Palestine underlined Malaysia's commitment to strengthening trade and investment ties with strategic partners from multiple continents, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said their discussions covered various strategic...

Tour operators must report accidents within 24 hours, says Tiong

PETALING JAYA: The requirement for tour operators to submit a report within 24 hours of an accident will remain unchanged, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said this measure would continue to be strictly enforced. “Submitting a report within 24 hours is not an admission of guilt. Rather, it allows tour...

PM announces RM1mil for KLFA, calls for more ethical sports culture

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an allocation of RM1mil to the Kuala Lumpur Football Association (KLFA) in support of efforts to revitalise football in the capital city. The Prime Minister said the government consistently encouraged the development of football, which he described as a people's sport that was widely loved and participated in....

M’sian Bus Driver Caught Using Phone To Play Games While Driving From KL To Penang

His reckless behaviour was filmed by a Chinese tourist, and angry netizens are now calling for the driver’s license to be suspended. A bus driver from Malaysia has come under fire after he was seen multi-tasking while driving from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. He was caught using his phone during the hours-long ride, and no, he wasn't using...

Anwar meets with BN MPs at Seri Perdana

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is holding a meeting with Barisan Nasional MPs at the Seri Perdana Complex here tonight (July 11). The meeting is believed to be focused on current issues, including matters related to the upcoming parliamentary sitting. Earlier, a vehicle ferrying Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin was seen entering the...

Asean reaffirms support for Myanmar peace efforts, Timor-Leste’s bloc membership

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their support for Myanmar's efforts to restore peace and stability in its Rakhine state, while underscoring the importance of safe and voluntary repatriation of displaced persons. In a joint communique issued at the end of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting here, on Friday, the bloc reiterated its commitment...

Asean a trusted platform by global superpowers, says Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean has emerged as a trusted platform by global superpowers and many countries are “queuing” up to sign up as partners to the Southeast Asian regional group, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. The Foreign Minister also said too many countries want to be a partner of Asean by acceding to the Treaty of Amity...