PM Anwar defends MACC chief’s extension, highlights anti-corruption efforts

JOHOR BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended the extension of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief, stating that under his leadership, the agency has been bold in taking action against influential figures involved in corruption. He emphasized that Tan Sri Azam Baki should be given the space to pursue Tuns, Tan Sri, and...

Rafizi Ramli makes late entrance at PKR national congress

JOHOR BARU: Economic Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli nearly missed the start of the PKR national congress as President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived and the event began with the singing of the party song and the state and national anthems. About 10 minutes later, Rafizi entered to loud "reformasi" shouts from the audience, with some...

PKR polls: PKR to discuss abolishing president’s power to allow new members to contest polls, says Anwar

JOHOR BARU: The proposal to abolish the power of the PKR president to allow new members to contest in general and party elections will be discussed further at a party meeting, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "We (will) raise (the proposal) at the meeting because my decision that day was made at the MPP (Central Leadership...

PKR polls: I did not bring any ‘cai’, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that he did not bring any 'cai' (list of candidates) into the PKR election process, but rather examined each candidate in detail before making a decision. Anwar, who is also PKR president, said the process was time-consuming because he wanted to ensure that the selection was made...

Joint declaration with Putrajaya allows Sarawak to exempt PETRONAS from licensing requirements, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: Sarawak can exempt PETRONAS and its subsidiaries from licensing requirements to operate in the state following the signing of a joint declaration with the federal government, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Sarawak Premier said the declaration served as a guide for how PETRONAS would conduct its operations in Sarawak in collaboration with state-owned...

No Cabinet reshuffle after PKR polls, but won’t stop anyone from their ‘ambitions’, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet will not be reshuffled after the PKR polls, but no ministers will be stopped from resigning if they wish to do so, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the PKR polls is a competition between close friends and urged party members to vote for those who are capable of strengthening...

Malaysia firm on justice for MH17 victims, says PM’s political secretary

KAZAN: Malaysia remains firm in its position to seek justice and resolution, particularly for the families and victims of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 tragedy, which was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, says Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. The political secretary to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said, however, that Malaysia must also act wisely...

Anwar presents Malaysia’s perspective in Russia, receives honorary doctorate

KAZAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is honoured to deliver a public lecture at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations University (MGIMO), a renowned academic institution in Russia. He would be delivering a lecture titled "Asean in a Multipolar World: Perspectives from Malaysia." Following the lecture on Thursday (May 15), Anwar was scheduled to receive...

PM Anwar accorded official welcome at Kremlin

MOSCOW: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was accorded an official welcome at the Kremlin, the official working residence of President Vladimir Putin, underscoring a pivotal moment in strengthening diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Russia. The Prime Minister, who is here on a four-day official visit, arrived at the Kremlin at 1.48pm local time (6.48pm Malaysian time) and was greeted...

Thai PM says that joint Cabinet meeting planned at Thailand-Malaysia border

BANGKOK (Bernama): Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have agreed to hold a joint Cabinet meeting later this year at the Sadao-Bukit Kayu Hitam border area. Paetongtarn, in a post on her official X account, said the matter was discussed during a phone conversation with Anwar on Thursday to address issues of...