KUALA LUMPUR: The successful settlement that enabled the Madani Mosque to be built in the middle of the city is nothing to be arrogant about but a reflection of our Islamic values to keep peace, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said his orders throughout the process in trying to get the Dewi Sri...
BAGAN SERAI: Planning for the raw water distribution project from Sungai Perak to Bukit Merah Dam, partly to support the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park project and to supply treated water to Penang, is now in the final stages. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the project is expected to enhance the capability of distributing water for...
KUALA LUMPUR: Close to 5,000 transactions were made at the pioneer Sentuhan Madani kiosks in January, says Pantau Madani unit director-general Mohd Khalid Mohamed Latiff. Mohd Khalid said the kiosks at the Alamanda shopping mall in Putrajaya recorded 4,689 transactions. Of the number, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) service at the kiosk recorded 2,981 transactions, making up...
BRUSSELS: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived for a two-day working visit to Belgium, as well as meeting leaders of the European Union (EU) on Sunday (Jan 19). The aircraft carrying the Prime Minister landed at the Brussels Airport at 2pm (9pm Malaysian time) from London, where the premier had just concluded his working...
LONDON: The new generation and young Malaysians must have the courage to reject corruption, racism and religious extremism, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "In our Madani concept, we don’t compromise on issues like corruption, leaders squandering wealth... it doesn’t matter (the same) coalition or not,” he said during a question-and-answer session following his lecture...
ABU DHABI: Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to enhance strategic cooperation in the fields of politics, economy and investment, defence, renewable energy (RE) and nuclear, tourism, sustainability and artificial intelligence (AI), says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this was the outcome of his bilateral meetings with UAE President Sheikh...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended warm birthday wishes to Timor-Leste President Dr Jose Ramos-Horta. In his Facebook post, Anwar described Ramos-Horta as a good friend and a true champion for freedom and justice. "My warmest wishes to you and the people of Timor-Leste for a joyful year ahead. May the friendship between our...
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that Malaysia and Turkmenistan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation through the establishment of a joint commission. He said the foreign ministers of both nations will implement this initiative early next year to solidify their collaboration. "We are both committed to ensuring that the level of...
Amid sadness, our columnist finds hope in the actions of a couple of prominent people. AS the year dwindled down to the final two weeks, I was feeling rather sad and depressed until I heard of two incidents that happened recently that are quite in keeping with the Christmas season. Why sad and depressed at the year’s...
PETALING JAYA: A TikTok user who criticised His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for patronising a famous asam pedas eatery in Johor Bahru has apologised. The TikToker said he had made a mistake about the halal status of the restaurant and said he was sorry for the...
