Seri Negara restoration focused on preserving character, improving safety, says Khazanah

KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional has completed the restoration of Seri Negara, one of the nation's historic buildings where the 1957 Federation of Malaya Agreement was signed, marking Malaysia's independence. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim witnessed the opening of the building on Monday (Dec 15), following a 10-month restoration carried out by Khazanah as part of...

Whistleblower’s arrest undermines anti-corruption drive, says Albert Tei’s lawyer

KUALA LUMPUR: The arrest and subsequent court charge against businessman-turned-whistleblower Datuk Albert Tei undermine efforts to combat corruption in government, says his lawyer Latheefa Koya. She said Tei’s prosecution was unprecedented, as he was the individual who first exposed the alleged wrongdoing in the ongoing Sabah mineral exploration and mining licensing corruption case. Latheefa said it was...

No Cabinet reshuffle but vacancies need to be filled, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that a major Cabinet reshuffle is not on the cards, with only current vacancies set to be filled. Anwar explained that this is because the Cabinet only has about a year and a half or slightly more to serve. "So I don’t think a major reshuffle can...

PM launches Perodua’s first EV with 445km range

KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua has launched its first battery electric vehicle - the QV-E - as part of plans to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem. At the launch, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he was touched by the quick progress of the project. “I am very proud,” he said on Monday (Dec 1). “It is not just...

New role for Tengku Zafrul to be announced on Dec 3, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will announce a new role for Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz on Wednesday (Dec 3). He said the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, who completes his second senatorship term on December 2, still has responsibilities to carry out. “He will continue to work under his new...

No protection for those under MACC probe, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: No individuals will be protected by the government if they are linked to investigations by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised this during the Cabinet meeting earlier on Friday (Nov 28), addressing the graft scandal involving his senior political secretary, Datuk Seri Shamsul...

No cover-up in FAM scandal, investigation must proceed, says Anwar

JOHANNESBURG: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that there will be no cover-up in the scandal involving the Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) registration of seven heritage players, describing it as a major issue that must be handled through proper procedures. The Prime Minister said the Cabinet had deliberated the issue and decided that there should...

PM responds to calls for sacking over support letter issue, says reprimand sufficient

JOHANNESBURG: While he did not agree with actions by his political secretary to issue a contractor support letter for a hospital project, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said no approval was made for the project based on the letter. The Prime Minister said any action against his political secretary should be based on the gravity of the...

Ethiopia, Malaysia agree to bring diplomatic ties to greater heights

ADDIS ABABA: Malaysia and Ethiopia have agreed to bring 60 years of its diplomatic relations to greater heights through new areas of cooperation. This was agreed upon during a meeting between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopia's President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde. Anwar said the cooperation between Malaysia and Ethiopia would reach high value sectors such...

Anwar arrives in Ethiopia for three-day official visit

ADDIS ABABA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in the capital city of Ethiopia here for an official visit to strengthen ties and cooperation – not just with this country but also with the African continent. The special flight carrying the Prime Minister and his entourage, which included Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri...