PM has the right to invite any party to join the govt, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: As Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has the right to invite any political party to join the Federal Government, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic) in a Facebook post. "The Prime Minister also has the right to form a Cabinet as well as change any Cabinet Minister," he said, adding that no one...

Joint task forces with Thailand a boon for Malaysia’s agriculture, tourism sectors

KUALA LUMPUR: The formation of several task forces between Malaysia and Thailand is a timely move to boost agricultural cooperation and promote tourism in both countries. Malaysian Padi Farmers Brotherhood Organisation (PeSawah) special functions exco Abdul Rashid Yob said through the task forces, Malaysia would be able to gain knowledge and new ideas, learn from Thai...

Anwar: Govt secured over RM200bil in investment commitments from official overseas trips

KUALA LUMPUR: Since taking office last November, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has managed to secure over RM200bil in investment commitments from his 17 working trips overseas. These included investment commitments from countries such as China, the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the Prime Minister Question Time (PMQT) in...

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...