CYBERJAYA: Four prominent world leaders are expected to attend the 47th Asean Summit scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur this October, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that the meeting will gather high-profile world leaders and would ensure it would yield results of lasting values. "We look forward to welcoming the heads of...
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that there is no room for hooliganism or violence in sports, particularly football, as such behaviour goes against the spirit of sportsmanship. The Prime Minister said sports should serve as a unifying force among Malaysians of all backgrounds and must not be tainted by unruly or divisive conduct. "Everyone...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Opposition is holding off on tabling a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over his comments on the Batu Puteh issue. Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said during a press conference in Parliament on Thursday (Aug 7) that they would wait for the outcome of a referral...
PUTRAJAYA: The government is considering a proposal to increase the tobacco tax, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said the proposal aligns with the government’s commitment to public health and fiscal reform, particularly given the long-standing moratorium on tobacco tax hikes. Malaysia’s tobacco tax currently accounts for 58.6% of retail prices. The country...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has questioned the double standards of critics who remain silent when Opposition-led states raise water tariffs, but attack the Federal Government over similar policies. He said the Federal Government had no objection to the increases, as there were valid reasons behind them. “The state governments wrote to the minister...
KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional on Monday (Aug 4) congratulated and commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his key role in arranging a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia. Perikatan deputy chairman and Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said the coalition welcomed any Malaysian involvement in efforts to strengthen regional stability. "Whatever role played by the...
KUALA LUMPUR: The minimum wage policy will be expanded to cover graduates and semi-skilled workers, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this will include Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates classified under Masco code 8 and above. “This effort is aimed at ensuring fair wages that reflect the qualifications and skills of...
KUALA LUMPUR: The following are the economic highlights of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026-2030 which was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament today, with the theme "Melakar Semua Pembangunan” (Redesigning Development).” - Investments of RM611 billion required to successfully implement 13MP - Development allocation from the government is estimated at RM430 billion, with RM227 billion to be...
KUALA LUMPUR: Pro-health taxes will be expanded to cover tobacco, vape and alcohol products, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister stressed the need to handle health risks, stressing that it is not solely for tax revenue. “It is to encourage behavioural changes and curb the worrying rise of non-communicable diseases,” he said when tabling the...
IPOH: The Malaysian government will not interfere in any legal matters related to Indonesian oil tycoon Riza Chalid, who is said to be involved in a corruption case involving fuel imports. Indonesian weekly Tempo reported that Anwar had told several editors-in-chief in Jakarta on July 29 and informed them that he had met with Riza. “Let the...
