KUALA LUMPUR: The government still bears around RM7bil in subsidies related to diesel in Peninsular Malaysia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He explained that subsidies have not been abolished. The diesel subsidy rationalisation aims to ensure more efficient management of subsidies, preventing misuse and ensuring they reach appropriate groups. "The main goal of the diesel...
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will not get caught up in China-US geopolitical tensions and be pressured into picking a side. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Anwar said he would always place Malaysia's interests first. ALSO READ: As China ties deepen, Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim says geopolitics is no zero-sum...
BAGAN SERAI: The government has approved RM4bil for the management of water in Perak, with the bulk allocated to the Kerian district and for providing treated water to Seberang Perai in Penang, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the government agreed to approve the allocation, which will be implemented through the development of...
BAGAN SERAI: The government is ready to fix any weaknesses in the implementation of the targeted diesel subsidy to ensure those eligible for the subsidies are not affected, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said when the targeted diesel subsidy was implemented, it would not be completely perfect, and there are bound to be...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged special consideration for the Youth and Sports Ministry, including additional allocations, to elevate the nation's sports industry. The Prime Minister, who is also Finance Minister, said despite current financial constraints, priority should be given to certain programmes related to the "Road to Gold" and "Podium Programme" initiatives leading...
PETALING JAYA: The United States returns around US$156mil (RM721.4mil) to the Malaysian Government marking the fourth installment of recovered misappropriated funds from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal. US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan met Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to confirm the handover of funds on June 11, according to a statement by...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the people to improve their command of English without marginalising efforts to make Bahasa Malaysia the lingua franca. The Prime Minister said that Bahasa Malaysia, as the official language in the Federal Constitution, continues to be upheld and implemented, but the importance of mastering English cannot be neglected. "I...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Star Media Group (SMG) has topped the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI)-PETRONAS Malaysian Journalism Awards (HKM) 2023, held on Friday (June 7). The annual journalism award night at the Majestic Hotel saw nominations from the country's media publications, television, radio, and online platforms. Among the winners from SMG's publication, The Star, was Hassan Bahri, who...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that the government is firm in its stance on guaranteeing media freedom in the country but that freedom cannot be used to undermine the country's unity and harmony, including by stirring up 3R issues (Race, Religion, and Royalty). He said the government always supported and defended...
BUTTERWORTH: The proposed Juru-Sungai Dua (JSD) elevated highway to alleviate congestion from Juru to Sungai Dua is estimated to cost RM1.8bil. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (pic) reported that the 15km-long project has completed the first of three stages required for confirmation. "The state has formally requested the project from the Federal Government. Subsequently, PLUS...
