State polls: Perikatan did nothing to resolve hardcore poverty, says Anwar

ALOR SETAR : Instead of resolving hardcore poverty, Perikatan Nasional only knew how to amass wealth when they were in power, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). The Prime Minister said it was unfitting for Perikatan leaders to criticise the Madani government pledge to weed out extreme poverty nationwide after they themselves failed to do so...

Anwar: Audience with Kedah Ruler unrelated to REE

KUALA LUMPUR: The audience with Kedah’s Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah has nothing to do with the rare earth elements (REE), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister clarified that the event, in which prominent Indonesian businessman Riza Chalid was present, was granted based on the Kedah Ruler’s schedule. “The meeting did not involve the REE. I...

State polls: Claims of rocky Umno-MIC relations show rivals’ desperation, says Zahid

PETALING JAYA: Rivals are painting an image of disharmony between Umno and MIC because they are desperate to gain political mileage, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Barisan Nasional chairman said after a special meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (Aug 2), it is clear that MIC and Umno have enjoyed...

Govt to adopt ‘tax only when necessary’ approach, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will take a "tax when only necessary" approach when it comes to policies and reforms, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that while the government needs taxes to ensure the development of the nation, it must not become a burden to the rakyat or companies. "For our country, the policy...

P-hailing companies to meet Anwar on Aug 8, says Transport Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Representatives of food and parcel delivery companies (p-hailing) will meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Aug 8. The Transport Ministry (MOT) said that the Prime Minister had asked for the meeting after meeting p-hailing riders on July 22 to understand the challenges they face. "The Unity Government is always mindful of the welfare...

Anwar gets interim injunction against Sanusi

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has obtained an interim injunction from the Alor Setar High Court to prevent Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor from issuing, repeating and publishing defamatory statements against him on social media, websites and any other platforms. Lawyer Datuk SN Nair, representing the Prime Minister, said Judge Mahazan...

Muhyiddin spent RM38mil on Seri Perdana for unnecessary upgrades, says Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim claims that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had prioritised the wrong things when he was the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister said among the things his predecessor did was upgrade the Seri Perdana Complex in Putrajaya, although it was already in good condition. Anwar said RM38mil was spent on the upgrade, which...

Madani Economy framework addresses key issues, says Khairy

PETALING JAYA: The recently-announced Madani Economy framework addresses key economic issues in the country, says former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin (pic). He said that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s latest economic framework has given Malaysians a clear economic picture that identifies the current economic issues and the steps to solve them. “The Prime Minister has painted...

Ministers found to have govt land, logging permits will be terminated, says Anwar

DUNGUN: The unity government does not permit any Cabinet ministers or government leaders to benefit from government land or logging activities, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said any minister or leader caught flouting the ban would be terminated from their position. "The biggest difference between the unity government and previous administrations is that this...

State polls: Anwar claps back at Dr M’s Perikatan to ‘win big’ prediction

DUNGUN: Perikatan Nasional will not be able to “win big” in the six state polls following Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s “prediction”, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Pakatan Harapan chairman said Dr Mahathir’s prediction will be the opposite as reflected in the last 15th General Election where the former premier lost his deposit. He clapped...