Malaysia to adopt ‘whole-of-nation’ approach to counter impact of US tariffs, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will adopt various proactive measures based on a 'whole-of-nation' approach to counter the impact of the newly imposed US tariffs, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister's senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said despite facing global economic uncertainty, Malaysia's economic resilience was strong and capable of weathering the impact...

Exposure to new technologies can enhance civil servants’ efficiency, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants must be exposed to new technologies to enhance their efficiency, thus reducing reliance on foreign and external consultants, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said the current demands require civil servants to change and the potential possessed by each of them must be harnessed for...

Anwar to hold talks with Trump’s close associates over tariffs

MELAKA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he is engaging senior figures close to US President Donald Trump, to initiate discussions over the recently imposed 24% tariffs on Malaysian exports to the country. "I have personally reached out to individuals who have strong connections with Trump," he said during the Madani Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration...

Anwar to hold talks with Trump’s close associates over tariffs

MELAKA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he is engaging senior figures close to US President Donald Trump, to initiate discussions over the recently imposed 24% tariffs on Malaysian exports to the country. "I have personally reached out to individuals who have strong connections with Trump," he said during the Madani Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration...

Putra Heights inferno: Relief efforts must be coordinated with S’gor MB, PETRONAS, says PM

PETALING JAYA: All forms of aid or assistance for victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire must go through the Selangor government or PETRONAS, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this was to ensure that all aid efforts would be conducted in an orderly and effective manner. “All forms of assistance and coordination...

Subang Jaya inferno: Govt, PETRONAS to repair, replace damaged houses, says PM

PETALING JAYA: The Federal and State governments as well as PETRONAS will be responsible for repairing and replacing damaged houses, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He added that PETRONAS will provide cash aid to victims of the inferno at Putra Heights. According to Anwar, those whose homes were completely destroyed will get RM5,000 in assistance,...

Pakistan’s investments in Malaysia now at US$397mil, says Anwar after call with counterpart

PETALING JAYA: Pakistan's investments in Malaysia have grown to about US$397mil, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post after a call with his Pakistan counterpart Shehbaz Sharif on Monday (March 31), the Prime Minister said he welcomed more investments from Pakistan, especially in agriculture, petrochemicals and the biomass industry. Anwar said he had spoken to...

Stability, peace come from mutual respect, says PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA: It is important to preserve unity and respect among all religious and racial groups in the country to ensure national stability, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says. In his special Hari Raya Aidilfitri address on Sunday (March 30), the Prime Minister also said it is important to uphold the dignity of the people at all...

Myanmar quake: Malaysia ready to aid Myanmar and Thailand, says PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is prepared to extend assistance and support humanitarian efforts following the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and northern Thailand. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that Malaysia stands in unwavering solidarity with our neighbours and fellow Asean Member States. "We acknowledge the state of emergency declared by the authorities in Myanmar, and the...

RON95 subsidy rationalisation: Low-income group will not be affected, says PM

SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (March 28) stressed that the proposed implementation of subsidy rationalisation for RON95 petrol will not affect the low-income group. As such, he said the public should not fall for dubious information spread by irresponsible parties because the petrol rationalisation was not implemented to affect the majority...