Malaysia as Asean chair to proactively engage, urge US, China to ease tensions

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...

Malaysia as Asean chair to proactively engage, urge US, China to ease tensions

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...

Paetongtarn thanks Anwar for partnership, looks forward to advancing Thailand-Malaysia ties

BANGKOK: Newly appointed Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (pic) on Monday (Aug 19) expressed her resolve to work closely with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to advance Malaysia-Thailand bilateral relations. In a post on X, Paetongtarn thanked Anwar for his congratulatory message on her appointment and highlighted the long-standing friendship between the two nations...

PM Anwar: Enough with race-based political squabbling

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an end to the continuous political squabbling over race and territories and urged finding a solution for the sake of national unity to develop the country. The Prime Minister said that if such matters can be achieved with the help of all parties, the country would see better...

PM Anwar: Agencies handling bumiputra agenda must be responsible, accountable

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned agencies and bodies handling the bumiputra agenda to carry out their duties responsibly to ensure that it will achieve its intended goals. The Prime Minister cautioned against "damaging" and misusing the agencies for personal gain and accumulation of wealth. Anwar also assured that the other races will not...

New salary adjustments for 1.6 million civil servants to be announced today

PUTRAJAYA: After 13 years without a salary review for civil servants, the focus of the 1.6 million civil servants, who are the "backbone" of the government, will be on the Majlis Amanat Perdana Perkhidmatan Awam (Mappa) on Friday (Aug 16). Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to make an important announcement regarding the details...

Maimunah’s vast experience will boost DBKL’s image, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Datuk Seri Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif is the right person to take on the role of Kuala Lumpur Mayor and lead the KL City Hall (DBKL). He believes that Maimunah is well-equipped to fulfil this responsibility, given her nearly four decades of experience in urban planning and...

Public-funded bodies should avoid ‘excesses’, not mimic private firms, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded public-funded organisations not to operate like private entities in the implementation of their programmes and operations. The Prime Minister said this is to ensure there are no "excesses" that lean towards business interests, board members, or management. At the same time, the Prime Minister supported recommendations in the Auditor-General's...

Public-funded bodies should avoid ‘excesses’, not mimic private firms, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded public-funded organisations not to operate like private entities in the implementation of their programmes and operations. The Prime Minister said this is to ensure there are no "excesses" that lean towards business interests, board members, or management. At the same time, the Prime Minister supported recommendations in the Auditor-General's...

Malaysia must capitalise on the potential of the rare earth elements industry, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has urged to fully exploit the significant potential of its rare earth elements (REE) industry, particularly from local sources, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). In chairing the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) Meeting Number 6 for 2024, Anwar stressed that collaboration with international players possessing expertise must be aimed...