KUALA LUMPUR: The government has given an assurance that it will top up the pension amount for retired civil servants to ensure that it is not less than what is currently received, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) said. "Although there is a court decision, the government, specifically the Treasury, has decided to top up the amount...
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no honeymoon for you, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tells the new Cabinet members. The Prime Minister has reminded the ministers and deputy ministers to be more purposeful and swift in their work. “This government must promptly solve the problems of the people, eradicate poverty, stimulate economic growth and ensure the country prospers," he...
KUALA LUMPUR: Every view and proposal can be discussed but the Federal Constitution, system of parliamentary democracy and principle of constitutional monarchy must not be ignored, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). Anwar said this included Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar's suggestion that more responsibilities be given to the Yang di-Pertuan...
PUTRAJAYA: There were six portfolio changes and five new ministers appointed in Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s first Cabinet reshuffle, announced on Tuesday (Dec 11). Anwar’s original Cabinet, which had 28 ministers, has now been expanded to 31, following the split of two ministerial portfolios and the appointment of a second Finance Minister. Human Resources Minister...
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in his meeting with civil servants on Monday (Dec 11) ahead of the new year, wants them to continue with their outstanding services next year by adopting good values in the administration and not become complacent. Speaking at the Prime Minister's Department monthly assembly for December, Anwar, who is...
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to make a one-day visit to Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan on Thursday (Dec 7). In Sabah, he is scheduled to grace the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ulu Padas Hydroelectric Dam in Kampung Kungkular, Tenom, which will also be attended by Chief Minister Datuk...
PETALING JAYA: A Cabinet reshuffle after only one year is too early, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that the Cabinet, including himself, needs to be allowed to improve and increase their performance. "Ministers need to be given the opportunity to improve their performance, including the Prime Minister as well. “Then, if there is a...
KUALA LUMPUR: Former health minister, Datuk Chua Jui Meng will always be remembered as not only an effective minister but an erstwhile reformist who stuck with PKR during tough times, says Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister paid tribute to his friend of almost 40 years, reminiscing about Chua’s great contributions to the country when serving as...
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will definitely look at the ability of an individual to hold a suitable portfolio in the event of any Cabinet reshuffle, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Plantation and Commodities Minister said, however, he was not involved in any discussion regarding a possible reshuffle. "I am not...
KUALA LUMPUR: The man who offered a RM5mil bounty to assassinate Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim did it for fun, says Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. He said that the investigation has been completed, and added that it showed that the 34-year-old suspect is believed to have just started using TikTok. "He is...
