National agro-food sector continues to grow despite economic uncertainty, says PM

IPOH: The uncertainty of both global and domestic economic markets doesn’t halt the country’s growth performance in the agro-food sector, says the Prime Minister. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the sector continues to record a positive growth. “The agro-food sector recorded a significant contribution to the Domestic Output Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022, which is RM173.9bil...

Anwar hopes China will help resolve Palestine-Israel conflict

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that China would help to ensure the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can be resolved quickly so that humanitarian aid could be sent to Gaza without restrictions. According to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, the matter was conveyed by Anwar to China’s Vice-President Han Zheng during...

Azam Baki: I have the PM’s blessing to investigate ministers, civil servants

PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister has given the country’s top graft buster, Tan Sri Azam Baki, the full authority to probe allegations of corruption, including those involving ministers and civil servants. He said that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had repeatedly stressed the importance of integrity and governance in creating a clean and effective government. “He told me that...

M’sia to attend Apec, to remain steadfast in stand on Palestine

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Economic Leaders Week in the United States but will remain steadfast on the issue of Palestine, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Anwar said there were parties which had expressed an opinion for him not to attend the meeting, adding that he had sought views on...

PM: M’sia only recognises UN Security Council sanctions, not those of the US

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia only recognises sanctions by the United Nations Security Council and not unilateral sanctions by the United States, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this in light of a recently introduced Bill in the US to penalise foreign countries supporting Palestinian group Hamas. ALSO READ: Govt monitoring US Bill regarding sanctions against foreign...

Anwar commends Japan’s stand on humanitarian assistance in Gaza

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has commended Japan’s stand for humanitarian assistance to be allowed into Gaza, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said Malaysia also appreciated Japan’s position on the illegal settlement by Israel into Palestine and the need for peace in the region. “Although there are differences in emphasis between Malaysia and Japan on the issue,...

Finance Minister is accountable to Parliament with Fiscal Responsibility Act

KUALA LUMPUR: With the recently passed Fiscal Responsibility Act, the Finance Minister is now accountable to Parliament for hitting fiscal targets, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "The Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) is important as it gives the Finance Ministers powers to Parliament," he said On whether the fiscal deficit target is achievable, Anwar said it is within...

Anwar, Dutch PM Rutte meet in Putrajaya for bilateral talks

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call on Wednesday (Nov 1) from his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte at Seri Perdana here as Malaysia and Netherlands continue to strengthen bilateral relations. Rutte arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday (Oct 31) for a two-day working visit, his second visit to this country after his...

‘Not a threat, rather an inquiry by the US’, says PN lawmaker

KUALA LUMPUR: It is inaccurate to equate the United State’s inquiry on Malaysia’s official stand on the Palestine-Israel conflict as a threat, says Wan Ahmad Fayshal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang). The Bersatu lawmaker said the move, a demarche, by the US was a normal practice in diplomacy. ALSO READ: US tried to pressure Malaysia on Palestine-Israel conflict, says...

Police to increase Anwar’s security detail, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police will increase the level of security for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be increased following his disclosure regarding numerous threats he received due to his outspoken advocacy for Palestine. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that the police will not compromise on this matter. "The security...