Xi Jinping reflects on 50 years of China-Malaysia ties, calls for stronger future cooperation

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping expressed deep satisfaction during his meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, emphasising the strengthening relationship between China and Malaysia. Reflecting on recent diplomatic advancements, Xi highlighted the significance of 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. "I am very happy to meet the Prime Minister again," Xi said,...

Anwar to meet with Chinese investors in Shanghai

SHANGHAI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim begins the third day of his working visit here with a dialogue session with Chinese investors organised by Khazanah Nasional Bhd. Among the investors are Chengwei Capital and NRL Capital, according to Sinar Harian. Anwar is expected to meet several companies and hold a roundtable session with 23 industry leaders here...

President Xi to host state dinner for Anwar

SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping will host a state dinner for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at The Great Hall of People in Beijing on Nov 7. "This is a great honour for Malaysia," said Malaysian Ambassador to Beijing Datuk Norman Muhamad at a press conference in conjunction with the Prime Minister's visit to the...

President Xi to host state dinner for Anwar

SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping will host a state dinner for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at The Great Hall of People in Beijing on Nov 7. "This is a great honour for Malaysia," said Malaysian Ambassador to Beijing Datuk Norman Muhamad at a press conference in conjunction with the Prime Minister's visit to the...

Anwar denies ‘Robin Hood’ label amid subsidy reforms

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed comparisons to "Robin Hood" following his recent introduction of subsidy rationalisation for the higher income group, known as the T15 group, after the 2025 Budget. Speaking at the Temu Anwar programme, Anwar said the implementation aims to assist lower income groups. "If we want to support the...

Anwar extends aid to sole breadwinner Joselyn Dewi

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended aid to Joselyn Dewi and her family in conjunction with Deepavali. Anwar said the contribution was delivered on Wednesday (Oct 30) by his political secretary Ahmad Farhan Fauzi. "I was informed that Joselyn had to take on the role of the breadwinner of the family following her...

Anwar wants ministry to increase programmes related to Indian community

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry to coordinate and increase programmes related to the Indian community. He said that for this purpose, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Deputy Minister Datuk Seri R Ramanan has been tasked with overseeing the efforts to ensure that the RM130mil allocation under...

Anwar receives courtesy visit from CFM chairman, discusses efforts to strengthen unity

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Cor Episcopa Philip Thomas, chairman of the Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM), at Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 29) to discuss efforts to strengthen unity. In a Facebook post, the Prime Minister highlighted the meeting's importance for exchanging views and understanding the needs of various religious...

Pay hike for all 34,000 TNB workers

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) will announce a pay rise for all its 34,000 employees and be the first government-linked corporation (GLC) to raise its minimum wage to RM1,700 as stated in the Budget 2025, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that the top management of TNB had agreed to this after...

Anwar vows ongoing reforms, good governance under unity govt

KUALA LUMPUR: The unity government will continue to push for reforms and uphold good governance, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister, in a post on his official Facebook page, said the unity government will continue to correct wrongs that had resulted from irresponsible use of power and abuse of trust. "I acknowledge that the nation's...