Anwar has not endorsed formation of new political party, says PMO

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has never supported nor endorsed anyone to set up a new political party, says the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). "The PMO views seriously attempts to misuse the Prime Minister's name for vested interests without approval from the PMO. "Such an attempt is very irresponsible and gives a negative impression of the...

Watch CNN interview in full, not just ‘cut and paste’ version before criticising me, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim suggests that all parties, including the Opposition, watch his recent interview with CNN in its entirety before hurling any criticisms at him. He said this was because there were saboteurs who purposely edited his interview with CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour to make it seem like he...

PM’s UAE visit brings in over RM40bil of investments

ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday and Friday (Oct 5 and 6) only lasted about 36 hours, but that short period led to great benefits for the country, especially in terms of foreign investment. Anwar’s packed schedule started on Thursday with a meeting with...

PM Anwar granted audience with UAE President, discusses bilateral ties

ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is on a two-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) starting Thursday (Oct 5), was granted an audience with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the presidential palace here. Anwar, who arrived at the Qasr Al Shati at 11am, also held a...

Country’s subsidies expected to surpass RM81bil this year, says PM

KOTA KINABALU: The subsidies given by the government to the people throughout the country including electricity, fuel and food is expected to exceed RM81bil this year, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said even though the figure was seen as high, reducing the total subsidy without looking at the needs of the people was...

Gov’t doing its best to tackle rice issue, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) assured that the government is not sitting idle and will do everything in its power to ease the burden of the people affected by the current increase in global rice prices. He said this included the various intervention measures announced by Agriculture and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri...

Anwar: Don’t make guests wait at govt events

SERI ISKANDAR: Guests at government programmes should not be asked to arrive early and wait for events to start, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister instructed government departments to change the practice. "If the event requires me to arrive at 1pm, then it's fine to invite guests to come at 12.45pm," he said in his...

Finance Ministry to begin talks on return of assets to Tabung Haji, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will begin discussions on the handing back of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) assets which were transferred to a special purpose vehicle (SPV) owned by the Finance Ministry (MOF) in 2018, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said this consideration was made after preliminary reports showed...

Anwar leaves Istana after audience with King

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has left Istana Negara amid talks of an impending Cabinet reshuffle. He was seen leaving the palace ground at about 11.45am on Friday (Sept 29). Rumours on changes to the current ministerial line-up intensified as Anwar was spotted entering the palace gate with his entourage earlier at about 10.45am. Related...

PM: Govt doing its best to help people cope with rising prices of goods

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is doing its best to help the people cope with rising prices of essential goods. Anwar acknowledged that problems existed, and said that he had asked Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) acting minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali and Deputy Minister Datuk Fuziah Salleh...