JAKARTA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified on Tuesday (July 29) that his sole focus in the recent Thai-Cambodian conflict was on finding a peaceful resolution to ensure Asean's continued stability and security. The Prime Minister firmly dismissed claims that there was external pressure from global powers, reaffirming that the major breakthrough came through direct regional diplomacy. "I...
PUTRAJAYA: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has expressed hope that the immediate ceasefire achieved in Putrajaya will lead to a return to normalcy between Thailand and Cambodia. "We had a good meeting and very good results, that (we) hope to stop the fighting that has caused many lives lost and displacement of people. "We hope that the...
PM says nation must not burden future generations MUAR: The government is working to reduce the national debt and avoid unnecessary loans to spare future generations, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that while borrowing for development was sometimes necessary, the country must not continue racking up debt irresponsibly. “Our debt is still high. If...
PUTRAJAYA: Leaders from Thailand and Cambodia are expected to meet here at 3pm on Monday (July 28) for a high-level negotiation aimed at halting deadly border clashes that have erupted between the two Southeast Asian neighbours. The conflict, which flared up on July 25 near Cambodia’s northern border, has already claimed more than 20 lives on the...
KUALA LUMPUR: Fatwa institutions must operate collectively and ensure that any fatwa or religious edict issued is based on information gathering and in-depth analysis of the issue by qualified experts, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post on Wednesday (July 23) night, Anwar said the matter was among those discussed during his...
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded all parties not to belittle the RM100 additional cash aid for Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme. The Prime Minister said that while the amount may seem small to high-income earners, it means a lot to rural communities and low-income groups. "(Critics say)...
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s special announcement on Wednesday (July 23) is a people-centric approach that is starting to yield tangible results for Sabah and Sarawak, says Sabah PKR. Its chief Datuk Mustapha Sakmud, in welcoming Anwar’s Madani agenda, said these initiatives are aimed at easing the cost of living and fostering national...
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has issued a global call to conscience, urging world leaders to take immediate and united action to stop the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. "Malaysia calls on all world leaders to act with urgency. Every government that believes in international law, every nation that claims to value human...
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite being at fault for the loss of Batu Puteh, no action will be taken against centenarian Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister stated that punishing the 100-year-old former premier would lead to backlash from the Opposition. "The former prime minister is 100 years old, and was he at...
KUALA LUMPUR: An announcement of appreciation for Malaysians, to be made on Wednesday (July 23), will reflect the Madani Government’s concern for the people who have consistently supported its reform initiatives, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "May this announcement benefit the widest possible group of people and reflect our collective efforts to build a...
