PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s policy of maintaining friendly ties with all nations is helping protect its key trade routes amid the escalating Middle East conflict, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said Malaysia’s close relationships have enabled it to navigate rising geopolitical tensions and keep national assets secure along volatile shipping lanes. "We in Malaysia are fortunate...
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians must brace for economic fallout from the ongoing Middle East conflict, as soaring freight charges and looming fertiliser shortages threaten the nation’s supply chain, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that although Malaysia’s economic indicators remain strong, prolonged instability in the Gulf is sharply raising business costs. Addressing civil servants at the...
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on civil servants to play a more active role in explaining government policies to the public, while also providing constructive feedback during departmental meetings. He stressed that this was not merely about defending the government or the Cabinet, but about stating the facts and providing the people...
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered all government agencies, government-linked companies and government-linked investment companies not to hold Hari Raya Aidilfitri open houses this year. He said this was due to the economic effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict, adding that the number of trips abroad should also be reduced. "All ministers and...
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has panned the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) for claiming that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is the government’s political weapon. Sinar Harian reported Anwar describing the claims as unfair because they were made even before an official report was completed. Anwar said all quarters should wait...
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia can still maintain the subsidised RON95 petrol price at RM1.99 per litre for up to two months, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. But the Prime Minister warned that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cause an unprecedented economic crisis. He said everyone, including the public and private sectors, must be wary of...
KEPALA BATAS: The government's move to allow voluntary enrolment of Year One pupils at the age of six from 2027 should not be viewed in a negative light, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said it must be seen in the context of improving the quality of the nation's education, particularly in providing early...
PETALING JAYA: Seven new political secretaries have been sworn in to seven ministerial portfolios, according to sources. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Wednesday (Jan 21) before Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and it was witnessed by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Bakar, sources said. Norashekin Yusof was sworn-in as the political...
KUALA LUMPUR: The second phase of the civil service salary increase under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) on Thursday (Jan 22) is not merely about figures, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that instead, it represented a recognition of the dedication and commitment shown by civil servants in driving Malaysia's development. Anwar stated...
KUALA LUMPUR: Phase 1 of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) for 2026 will be rolled out from Tuesday (Jan 20) to five million recipients, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "As I announced in my New Year message this year, the Madani Govt began disbursing the Phase 1 of the STR payments today (Jan 20). "A...
