PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living portfolio in the Cabinet will be filled as soon as possible. Met by reporters after the One Million Al-Quran Waqf Solidarity event here on Friday (Sept 15), he said the post would be filled after several matters were taken...
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Singapore for a compact one-day working visit. The aircraft carrying the Prime Minister, who is accompanied by his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, landed at the VIP Complex, Changi International Airport, at 10.30am on Wednesday (Sept 13). They were received by Malaysia's High Commissioner...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in two special sessions at the Milken Institute 10th Annual Asia Summit in Singapore, involving leaders of global industries and investment companies, on Wednesday (Sept 13). Wisma Putra in a statement said the two sessions are ‘A Conversation with the Prime Minister of Malaysia’ and ‘Malaysia’s...
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy visit from superstar Rajnikanth on Monday (Sept 11) at his office in Putrajaya. In a Facebook post, Anwar said he met the Indian actor, whom was not only on the arts stage in Asia and around the world. "I am honoured by the appreciation given to...
KUALA LUMPUR: Reviving the goods and services tax (GST) still remains an option, says Rafizi Ramli. Although the current plan is to introduce capital gains tax next year, the Economy Minister said that other forms of taxes would also be considered. "One of the strategies to widen our revenue base is to develop and roll out capital...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has tabled the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) Mid-Term Review in the Dewan Rakyat here on Monday (Sept 11). While tabling the motion, Anwar said 31% of the 175 targets of the 12MP, tabled on Oct 21, 2021, had been achieved while 59% are on schedule. ALSO READ: 12MP review: At...
KUALA LUMPUR: Following continued criticism over Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's court decision, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that he does not have the power to interfere in the case. "If I had the power, I would have delayed the decision after all the by-elections were done," said the Prime Minister of the twin...
JAKARTA: There should be no double standards when it comes to addressing conflicts and championing human rights like that of Palestinians, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that he had stressed the matter throughout the 43rd Asean Summit when he met with all the dialogue partners, as well as calling them to reject Islamophobia. "While they...
JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived at the venue of the 43rd Asean Summit to engage in discussions with fellow regional leaders and dialogue partners, with a focus on developing and strengthening cooperation across various sectors. The summit, led by Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the Jakarta Convention Centre today, commenced with Anwar’s...
JAKARTA: Any future collaboration between Malaysia and China should depend largely on mutual trust, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that Malaysia and its Asean partners always consider China an important neighbour and a great friend in terms of trade, investments and security arrangements. China's Premier Li Qiang's presence at the summit had strengthened...
