Tag - Anwar Ibrahim

Anwar launches National HR Policy Framework

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the National Human Resources (HR) Policy Framework on Wednesday (May 1). The framework addresses key aspects, including equitable compensation and job welfare. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong stated that the framework, which comprises three cores and 11 strategies, was developed after considering feedback from stakeholders and the...

Saudi-based ACWA Power keen on investing over RM47bil in Malaysia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia-based renewable energy giant ACWA Power has expressed interest to invest more than US$10bil (RM47.6bil) in Malaysia over a 10-year period in collaboration with Cypark Resources Bhd. This was conveyed by ACWA Power chairman Mohammad A. Abunayyan when he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of...

Anwar meets Jordanian PM, emphasises need to support Palestine state recognition at UN

RIYADH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the crucial need to support Palestinian state recognition at the United Nations (UN) during his meeting with his Jordanian counterpart Bisher Hani Al-Khasawneh on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting here. In the 20-minute meeting on Sunday (April 28), Anwar also underscored the...

Stop whining, engage and help the people instead, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim lambasted leaders who complained and criticised the government's efforts to assist all races, stating that such actions were damaging to the people. The Prime Minister said instead, leaders should choose to engage with the government to collaborate in assisting the people regardless of race and to develop the nation. Anwar said the...

Iran’s drone attack on Israel a legitimate act, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Iran's use of drones to respond to Israel's attack of its embassy in Damascus, Syria was a legitimate act, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He added that Putrajaya welcomed assurances from Iran that its response would be the extent of their action, provided there were no further provocations by Israel. "We join all of the...

Anwar to attend state-level buka puasa event in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be in Penang for various Ramadan activities, including the state-level buka puasa event today (April 5). He will first head over to the island before ending the day on the mainland. Anwar will attend Friday prayers at the Masjid Al Huda, Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas, in the afternoon. He...

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Prabowo

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Indonesian president-elect and Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, who is on a special one-day visit to Malaysia. Prabowo arrived at Perdana Putra, which houses the Prime Minister's office at 9am on Thursday (April 4). ALSO READ: Prabowo arrives in Malaysia for special visit This is Prabowo's first visit...

Anwar visits Mohd Na’im in Putrajaya Hospital

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim visits Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, who is undergoing treatment following a minor surgery at the Putrajaya Hospital. Anwar, through posts and two photographs on Facebook and X on Friday (March 29), said Mohd Na’im had just undergone a minor surgical...

Take action and move on, says PM on socks issue

PUTRAJAYA: While action should be taken over the controversial socks issue, the country should not dwell over the issue, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said leaders and the public should not drag the issue further and should instead focus on other important matters. "My stance is clear. There are reports, lines were crossed and...

Anwar upset over petty bickering

PUTRAJAYA: As Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is making efforts to bring in investments for Malaysia from abroad, he says he is disappointed to find people caught up with bak kut teh and school canteen issues upon returning home. “Malaysia needs strong economic growth instead of never-ending bickering. “While I was talking about investments (abroad), I came back...