Trump’s ‘White House pen’ becomes a memento for PM Anwar at trade signing

KUALA LUMPUR: A light-hearted exchange between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and United States President Donald Trump added a personal touch to the formal signing of the US-Malaysia Reciprocal Trade Agreement on Sunday (Oct 26). Both leaders appeared to connect effortlessly, exchanging warm smiles and friendly remarks as they prepared to formalise the landmark deal. As...

Anwar attends National Day rehearsal

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the full rehearsal for the 2025 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya, where he also took time to greet parade officials. Anwar arrived at the venue at 8.38am on Friday (Aug 29) and was welcomed by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the Chairman of the...

Anwar reaffirms commitment to democracy, freedom of speech

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his consistent stand in upholding democratic principles, including freedom of speech and the right to express criticism in a civil and peaceful manner. He said that criticism and differing opinions should not be viewed through the lens of hostility, but instead be allowed to grow and...

Anwar wraps up Italy visit with meeting with PM Giorgia Meloni

ROME: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will wrap up his three-day working visit to Italy with a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, at Palazzo Chigi here on Thursday (July 3). During the meeting, both leaders are expected to reaffirm their countries' commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through more comprehensive cooperation. Both sides will...

High Court denies Anwar’s request to refer questions to Federal Court

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here dismissed Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s application to refer eight legal questions to the Federal Court, including whether the Prime Minister enjoys immunity from lawsuits. The legal questions relate to a lawsuit filed by Anwar's former research assistant, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, concerning an alleged sexual assault seven years ago. ALSO READ: Anwar's questions...

Lima ’25 kicks off with spectacular aerial display by RMAF (photo gallery)

LANGKAWI: An aerial display by three F/A-18D Hornet aircraft and three Sukhoi SU-30MKM fighter jets, belonging to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), kick-started the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25) on Tuesday (May 20). The opening of the exhibition and the RMAF Opening Gambit was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who...

Masjid Madani a reflection of Islamic values, says PM

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...

Planning for raw water distribution from Sg Perak to Bukit Merah in final stages, says PM

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...

5,000 transactions made at Sentuhan Madani kiosks in January

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...

Anwar arrives in Brussels for a two-day working visit

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...