KOTA KINABALU: Malaysians must reject religious extremism and hatred in all forms, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). The Prime Minister called for compassion and love among the people, urging them to learn from the formation of Malaysia. He noted that those who fought for the country's freedom over 60 years ago did not have academic certificates...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet meeting two weeks ago has, in principle, approved the recognition of the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) levels 6, 7, and 8 as equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Deputy Prime Minister said this is part of the Madani government's efforts to further strengthen tahfiz institutions...
KUALA LUMPUR: The unity government’s success in nurturing Islam in Malaysia has disproved the "Islam under threat" narrative created by PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, says the Religious Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali (pic). "It is not surprising that once again he (Abdul Hadi) feels the need to...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated his new Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who took her oath of office last Friday (Sept 6). In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Sept 10), Anwar said he spoke to Paetongtarn via phone this afternoon to personally congratulate her on being sworn in as the 31st Prime Minister...
VLADIVOSTOK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin. The bilateral meeting was part of Anwar’s programme during his two-day working visit to attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) here. Anwar will also address the plenary session of the EEF on Thursday (Sept 4). The Prime Minister arrived...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continues to practice a pragmatic and friendly foreign policy with all parties without compromising the country's sovereignty or becoming a puppet of any foreign power, said Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and international) Prof Dr Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani. Commenting on the criticism made in a recent issue of The Economist...
KUALA LUMPUR: The policies adopted by the Madani government will not overlook the interests of the poor in the country, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Citing the groundbreaking for Residensi Suria Madani in Taman Desa here on Thursday (Aug 29), he said the project provides benefits and comfort to the underprivileged group in the...
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar chaired the third meeting of the unity government secretariat executive council for 2024 on Tuesday (Aug 27). MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, who attended the meeting, said that various issues concerning national interests and public welfare were discussed at the meeting. "The Prime Minister has provided important...
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar chaired the third meeting of the unity government secretariat executive council for 2024 on Tuesday (Aug 27). MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, who attended the meeting, said that various issues concerning national interests and public welfare were discussed at the meeting. "The Prime Minister has provided important...
KUALA LUMPUR: As the Asean chair next year, Malaysia will lead the regional grouping in engaging more proactively with the US and China to reduce their growing tensions. "As long as we (Asean) take this centrality role to continue to engage with both, I think it should be alright to contain (the tensions),” said Malaysia’s Prime...
