Malaysia requests Canada for visa requirements waiver, on reciprocal basis

VIENTIANE: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia has requested a waiver of visa requirements on a reciprocal basis with Canada. The request was conveyed to the Prime Minister's Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits, here on Thursday (Oct 10). On another matter,...

Anwar’s visit to Pakistan, Bangladesh add new dynamism to vital relationships

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh this week has added new dynamism to the vital relationships that boost Malaysia's expanding trade and foreign relations. In Islamabad, Anwar and his delegation were warmly received, with the Pakistani government making sure the importance it attached to the visit was fully conveyed. The...

PM Anwar: Economic reforms essential to withstand global ‘slings and arrows’

ISLAMABAD: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the importance of countries maintaining strong economic fundamentals to withstand the "slings and arrows" of global uncertainties and challenges. Speaking at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) here, the Malaysian Prime Minister said economic reforms need to be instituted despite being unpopular. "... we mustn’t forget that our...

PM Anwar: Economic reforms essential to withstand global ‘slings and arrows’

ISLAMABAD: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the importance of countries maintaining strong economic fundamentals to withstand the "slings and arrows" of global uncertainties and challenges. Speaking at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) here, the Malaysian Prime Minister said economic reforms need to be instituted despite being unpopular. "... we mustn’t forget that our...

Malaysian PM Anwar due in Islamabad and Dhaka from Wednesday (Oct 2) to elevate relations to new heights

DHAKA (Bernama-UNB): Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to make a brief visit to Bangladesh on Friday (Oct 4) to take forward the relations between the two countries to the next level by exploring new areas of cooperation and strengthening the ties in diverse areas, United News of Bangladesh (UNB) reported. He will be visiting...

Anwar plans to cut education subsidies for ultra-rich kids in Budget 2025

PUTRAJAYA: The Budget 2025 will benefit those genuinely in need and cut subsidies for the “ultra rich”, including in education, hints Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "We proceed by ensuring that the allocation will be distributed appropriately and to stop leakages. We also want to stop the high subsidy currently being enjoyed by the children...

PM agrees to Miri Airport expansion plan

MIRI: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has agreed for the Miri Airport to be further expanded following the increased number of passengers using it. The Prime Minister said the growth rate of airport users had increased by almost 90% compared to last year, justifying the need for the infrastructure to be further enhanced. "I agree to give attention...

GISB’s business operations nationwide crippled amidst police action

KUALA LUMPUR: Business activities involving GlSB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) in the country are believed to have come to a halt following a series of large-scale raids conducted by the police under Op Global phases 1 to 4, which commenced early this month. During these operations, police froze 138 bank accounts belonging to GISB, seizing over...

Anwar urges Amazon Web Services to fast-track RM29.2bil project

KUALA LUMPUR: The 15-year investment plan by US-based firm Amazon Web Services (AWS) proves Malaysia is fast becoming the premier regional destination for digital investments, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Expressing his confidence over the RM29.2bil AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region project, the Prime Minister said he hoped the firm would shorten its development period –...

PM: Cabinet fully backed decision to cancel Berlin trip for 68 officials

KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to cancel the plans of a ministry and government agency to take 68 staff members to Berlin for an exhibition received the full backing of the Cabinet ministers, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister added that entering the second year of his administration, no minister or political party leaders in...