BEIJING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched a book on Malaysia authored by renowned Chinese entrepreneur, economist and scholar Dr Yan Lijin. The launch was held on Tuesday (Sept 2) on the sidelines of his business meeting with Chinese investors and business leaders here. The Chinese language book "Malaysia, Truly Asia: A Country That Captivates the Heart” features a foreword...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed suggestions that economic development is uneven or that states such as Penang and Johor are prioritised for mega projects over others. He said certain projects are prioritised in line with the Madani Economy Framework, New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), and the National Semiconductor Strategy,...
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent arrest of 10 individuals, including five senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers, for suspected involvement in a smuggling syndicate was made possible as graft busters can now investigate without interference, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said there would be no cover-ups or compromise, stressing that any infiltration of security and...
SEPANG: The government can consider another one-off RM100 payment for students to cope with rising costs, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister and Finance Minister said the request will be weighed during preparations for next year’s budget. He was responding to a Multimedia University student who asked for a repeat of the RM100 one-off aid...
SEPANG: Malaysians have to face challenges concerning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) head-on by emphasising humanistic values and critical thinking, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister acknowledged that these challenges are present because the country is embarking on something new. He emphasised on the importance of paying attention to the human element as the...
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all parties not to turn the death of any bullying victim into a political weapon. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said that using the death of a bullying victim for deception and incitement is a completely unacceptable act. "As for social media, we regulate it, but there...
PUTRAJAYA: The Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR) meeting on Monday (Aug 18) evening will, among other matters, discuss studies by the United Nations University (Tokyo), McKinsey, and JP Morgan's experience on increasing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and enhancing worker productivity, says Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. The Chief Secretary to the...
PUTRAJAYA: The government will begin disbursing payments for the Phase Three Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) starting Tuesday (Aug 12), allocating RM2bil to ease the cost of living for low-income households under the Madani government initiative. In a statement Monday (Aug 11), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, announced that 8.6 million...
KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans to implement a single tax agency by corporatising and merging the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the government remains committed to improving governance in the national taxation system to be more...
CYBERJAYA: The Opposition has not filed any motion to refer Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Parliament's Rights and Privileges Committee, says Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. "So far, I have yet to receive anything. "(Perikatan Nasional chairman Tan Sri) Muhyiddin Yassin mentioned in Parliament that he is waiting for the Prime Minister to...
