Govt approval rating up slightly this year at 51%, survey finds

PETALING JAYA: The Madani government has seen a slight improvement in voter ratings as its second administrative year comes to a close. According to findings of a Merdeka Centre survey released on Monday (Dec 23), 54% of voters polled gave the Prime Minister a positive rating, up from 50% last year. The overall rating for the Federal...

Anwar wishes Prabowo a speedy recovery after meeting postponed

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia extends best wishes for the health of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and looks forward to meeting him in Pulau Langkawi, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post, Anwar mentioned that the meeting with Prabowo has been postponed due to Prabowo's fever. "My family and I are already in Pulau Langkawi...

Govt has not lost sight of reform agenda, says Anwar

IPOH: The government has not lost sight of effecting reforms and remains on the right track, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that the government was being careful to ensure things are moving, albeit slowly, so things are done correctly. "We are a bit careful and will take a slightly longer time to ensure...

Proton to power on independently

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton will continue to operate independently without government interference, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister gave this assurance following Proton’s recent success and the lessons learned from past government interventions. “Proton’s illustrious history, founded by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, has faced its share of challenges. The key lesson now is to...

PM: Fitch Ratings’ affirmation a recognition of Malaysia’s economic progress

KUALA LUMPUR: Fitch Ratings' latest affirmation on Malaysia's sovereign credit rating underscores its economic progress as envisioned under the MADANI Economy framework, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “This is in particular to the MADANI government's commitment to implement significant legislative and institutional reforms that have resulted in better policy clarity and effective economic management,”...

Those who question the Titah Addendum issue, lack knowledge, says PM

SHAH ALAM: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described critics questioning his decision to present the issue of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's Titah Addendum to His Majesty the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim, who serves as the Chairman of the Pardons Board, as lacking in knowledge and uninterested in seeking the truth. The Prime Minister stated...

S’pore PM down with Covid-19, JS-SEZ signing delayed until January, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced the postponement of the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement, initially scheduled for Dec 9, to January 2025. Anwar, who also serves as the Finance Minister, said the delay was due to Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong testing positive for Covid-19. "Last night, the...

Floods: Pakistani PM promises to send aid to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has conveyed his intention to send contributions to assist Malaysians affected by the devastating floods, as a gesture of solidarity and support during this difficult time. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shared that this sentiment was expressed by his Pakistani counterpart, during a phone call today. Shehbaz also...

Student’s concern about scholarship gets immediate attention from PM

PUTRAJAYA: The concern of a Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) student from Sabah about the possibility that she may not get a scholarship because her mother has not yet obtained permanent resident status (PR) has caught the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This was voiced by Stephanie Juditha Sebastian during a dialogue session with...

Leasing helicopters more transparent, avoids maintenance costs, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The leasing of helicopters is a more transparent process and avoids the financial burden of maintenance costs, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said leasing also saw negotiations only held between governments without the need for any agents. “Leasing avoids the financial burden of maintenance which has been a big problem, costing billions...