PM’s Central Asia visit a mission to find more staunch friends

TASHKENT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan in Central Asia last week yielded positive results not only in terms of economic cooperation and several other sectors but also in the mission to find more staunch friends. While many leaders of other countries are focused on official visits...

Anwar presents birthday cake to Kazakhstan President for 70th birthday

ASTANA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented a birthday cake to Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the last day of his official visit to Kazakhstan on Friday. Anwar presented the cake himself to Tokayev, who showed up at the Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport here before he left on his official visit to Uzbekistan. Tokayev celebrates his...

Malaysia, Kazakhstan ready to strengthen ties, explore new cooperation opportunities

ASTANA: Malaysia and Kazakhstan have agreed to continue strengthening their ties, established on March 16, 1992, and exploring new areas of cooperation. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the agreement was reached during his meeting with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the President Palace (Ak Orda) yesterday, which was followed by a bilateral meeting of...

Malaysia keen to work with Kyrgyz Republic in numerous areas, says Anwar

BISHKEK: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim describes his visit to the Kyrgyz Republic as very important, emphasising Malaysia's keenness to work with the landlocked country in various areas that could be developed together. The Prime Minister highlighted key sectors of interest such as the halal ecosystem, trade and investment, education, and tourism, underscoring the need for enhanced...

Hundred trees to be planted for every one cut in KL, says PM

PETALING JAYA: A hundred trees must be planted for every one cut in Kuala Lumpur, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday (May 15), he said this order was given to the Kuala Lumpur Mayor. This comes after Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said certified arborists had...

M’sia and Qatar forge stronger ties

DOHA: Malaysia and Qatar have agreed to enhance investment cooperation between the two countries in the coming years, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the understanding was reached when he met the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and was later mentioned in depth during a meeting with his counterpart,...

PM Anwar reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment to stopping Gaza war

DOHA: Malaysia is firm in its stand that Israel stop the atrocities against Palestinians, release all Palestinian prisoners and agree to a peace plan, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a post on Facebook on Tuesday (May 14), Anwar said he conveyed the matter when he met the Hamas delegation, led by its leader,...

Earn the pay hike, says PM

Civil servants urged to identify bad behaviour among their ranks PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged civil servants to maintain their integrity to justify the recognition and confidence accorded to them by the government through salary adjustments under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA). He said civil servants should identify colleagues who tarnish the...

Anwar calls for a unified response

PM wants global reaction to current defence and security-related challenges KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar I The Prime Minister reiterated that Malaysia would continue to observe the principle of neutrality in its relations, specifically within Asean, the West, China, Africa, Latin America and the rest of the world. “These escalating threats are pushing the world towards an unprecedented...

Civil servants to get over 13% pay hike, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants will take home a minimum overall monthly income of RM2,000 under the revamped Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "Currently, the minimum overall income of civil servants is RM1,765. A new criteria and measurement will be introduced; the minumum overall income including allowances will be RM2,000," the Prime Minister...