No Cabinet reshuffle, PKR polls strictly a party matter, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: There are changes to the Cabinet planned, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also PKR president, said this when asked if a Cabinet reshuffle is imminent after several prominent figures lost their posts during the recent PKR division elections. "No. This is a party election. It is being conducted properly. "This is strictly...

‘No money’ claim by American commentator exposes his ignorance, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: The American political commentator who dismissed the value of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to South-East Asia only managed to expose his ignorance, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "This shows a trapped imperialist and colonialist mentality. Certainly, he has no understanding of Asia and Asean, including our latest developments," the Prime Minister told reporters after...

Anwar extends Good Friday, Easter greetings to Christians nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday extended his greetings on Good Friday and Easter Sunday to all Christians. In a Facebook post, Anwar encouraged all Malaysians to nurture a spirit of love and mutual respect by extending warm wishes to friends celebrating the occasion. "May the harmony we enjoy continue to flourish, and may...

State banquet welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping features traditional cuisine, performances

PETALING JAYA: The state banquet welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping features Malaysian traditional delicacies. During the event on Wednesday (April 16), the dishes served include satay, otak-otak, nasi briyani and Nyonya and Malay kuihs. The banquet, hosted by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, at Istana Negara, also showcased cultural performances by the National Department for...

Anwar says Malaysia committed to work with China, describes Xi as a ‘true friend’

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has expressed its commitment to work with China in various areas, including economy, trade and emerging technologies such as AI, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister, who referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a 'true friend', said he and the Cabinet warmly welcome Xi and his delegation to Malaysia. "We will work...

Chinese President Xi has arrived in Malaysia for a three-day state visit

PETALING JAYA: Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia for a three-day state visit beginning Tuesday (April 15). The aircraft carrying Xi and his delegation landed at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), at approximately 6.48pm. ALSO READ: Xi Jinping hopes for another '50 golden years' of close China-Malaysia ties Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...

Xi Jinping hopes for another ’50 golden years’ of close China-Malaysia ties

PETALING JAYA: Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is in Malaysia for a three-day state visit, plans to deepen China-Malaysia traditional friendship, enhance political trust and advance the China-Malaysia community with a shared future. Xi said during his visit, he will have an in-depth exchange of views with His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia and Prime...

RM6mil allocation in Tapah made before nominations for Ayer Kuning polls, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: The announcement of more than RM6mil for projects in Tapah was done before the announcement of the candidates for the Ayer Kuning by-election, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "It was done before the nomination of candidates. "If it was to be done after the nominations, we would have issued a warning that it is not permitted,"...

Chinese president Xi to begin three-day state visit to Malaysia tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese President Xi Jinping will undertake a three-day state visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday (April 15). The Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said the visit from April 15 to 17 is at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. During his visit, Xi will be accorded a state welcoming ceremony, followed by an...

All VIPs flagged as ‘TCO’ by border control, even me, says PM

GOMBAK: All VIPs are flagged in the border control system as "Travel Control Office/Order" (TCO), even the prime minister, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “Every VIP has this (TCO), even me,” he told reporters briefly after a "meet the PM" programme at the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) campus here on Friday (April 11) before...