Govt saved RM900,000 by using chartered jet for PM’s overseas trips, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The government saved about RM900,000 by using a private chartered flight for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent working and official visits abroad, says Fahmi Fadzil. The government spokesman and Communications Minister said the cost of using the Malaysia Airlines Airbus A350 came to RM6.162mil. The government paid RM1.662mil or 27% of this amount while...

Malaysia, Vietnam elevate bilateral relations to comprehensive strategic partnership

KUALA LUMPUR: The General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam has announced the elevation of Malaysia and Vietnam bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Thursday (Nov 21), Lam underscored his productive discussions with...

11 police reports made alleging defamation in CNN interview video with Anwar, says IGP

PETALING JAYA: 11 police reports have been lodged over a recent viral video that allegedly defamed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in his recent interview with CNN, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. The Inspector-General of Police told Sinar Harian that investigations into the cases have begun, classified under Section 504 of the Penal Code and...

Malaysia-Brazil partnership holds huge promise for E&E, semiconductor industry, says PM

RIO DE JANEIRO: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor industries of Malaysia and Brazil to leverage each other’s strengths and enhance collaboration, particularly given the increasing prominence of the Global South. "Although we are from distant lands, the potential is immense. Brazil is a key pillar of...

Anwar urges Malaysians to continue supporting govt initiatives

RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians, including those abroad, to continue supporting the government’s efforts in implementing beneficial initiatives. "I want to emphasise that the current government has a strong team that will work hard to implement policies and strategies that benefit the people as a whole. "The...

Four new appointments to the Judicial Appointments Commission announced

PETALING JAYA: Former Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun and ex-Federal Court judge Tan Sri Zainun Ali have been appointed as members of the Judicial Appointments Commission. Also appointed are former State Legal Adviser of Sarawak Datuk Seri Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) law lecturer Associate Prof Dr Hartini Saripan. In a statement from...

PM’s visit to Brazil strengthens 65 years of diplomatic relations, trade

LIMA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's maiden official visit to Brazil from November 16 to 19 will further strengthen 65 years of diplomatic relations and increase trade and investment opportunities, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. This working visit consists of two main components: first, a bilateral meeting with the President of Brazil, Luiz...

Cabinet congratulates PM Anwar on receiving Peru’s highest honour

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has congratulated Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for being awarded Peru’s highest honour, the "El Sol del Peru”. At a press conference here, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the unity government’s spokesperson, said the Cabinet expressed its congratulations during a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof on Friday...

Edited clip of PM’s CNN interview gives wrong impression, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent interview with CNN has been edited and taken out of context to give the impression that the government recognises Israel's right to exist. Unity government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said only one part of the Prime Minister's interview with the channel's Richard Quest was being shared on social media. "Until today, we...

Cabinet congratulates PM Anwar on receiving Peru’s highest honour

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has congratulated Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for being awarded Peru’s highest honour, the "El Sol del Peru”. At a press conference here, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil, who is also the unity government’s spokesperson, said the Cabinet expressed its congratulations during a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof on Friday...