PUTRAJAYA: A crowd of protesters, mostly attired in black, turned up for the anti-government rally opposite the Prime Minister's official residence at the Seri Perdana Complex on Saturday (June 29). The crowd started converging more than an hour before the rally commenced at about 5pm at an open car park adjacent to the complex. Protestors donning tshirts...
BUTTERWORTH: The reduction in the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) surcharge rate for commercial and industrial users is expected to bring down the prices of goods, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the government had agreed to lower the ICPT surcharge rate for large companies to enable them to assist efforts to reduce the...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with seven National Laureates at Seri Perdana on Friday (June 28) to discuss efforts to empower Malaysia's arts, culture, and literature. Anwar said the dialogue, which lasted more than an hour and a half, allowed him to hear firsthand the laureates' concerns and suggestions. "We had an extensive...
PUTRAJAYA: A drastic decrease in diesel sales following the subsidy rationalisation policy points to the fuel subsidy being widely abused, says Fuziah Salleh. The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Deputy Minister said since the introduction of the targeted diesel subsidy on June 10, there has been a substantial shift in diesel consumption patterns in Malaysia. "Diesel...
KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition lawmakers remain adamant that selling Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad’s (MAHB) shares to foreign entities will threaten national security. Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) claims Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim failed to explain to the Dewan Rakyat that Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) could access the travellers' data once the deals are...
KUALA LUMPUR: While Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remains optimistic about Malaysia’s ranking for the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) Report next round, he said that drastic measures will be taken if the ranking does not improve. When speaking at the 47th American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) annual general meeting, Anwar in jest said that he would...
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim paid a courtesy visit to the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, at the Astana Negeri on Saturday (June 22). The Prime Minister, who arrived at 6.30pm, had a meeting with Wan Junaidi that lasted about 40 minutes. Later on Saturday night, Anwar is scheduled...
KUALA LUMPUR: Embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices requires a shift in mindset and is more than just complying with regulations, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to Anwar, it is crucial to recognise that achieving net zero carbon emissions requires a collaborative effort involving the government, the private sector and Malaysians themselves. "This...
KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Wednesday that China-Malaysia ties are at the forefront among relations between regional countries, and have set a benchmark and an example. He made the remarks in a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Chinese premier is paying his first official visit to the Southeast Asian country. Noting...
PETALING JAYA: Collaboration between China and Malaysia has not only benefitted both countries but contributed positively to regional stability and development, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. The MCA president said it was a significant milestone for both nations, marking five decades of strong friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect. “From trade and investment to cultural exchanges...
