Gov’t views Merdeka Centre’s survey from positive angle, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government takes note of the Merdeka Centre’s survey on the one-year administration of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and views it from a positive angle, with efforts to address issues, including economic concerns, being taken, says the Communications and Digital Minister. Fahmi Fadzil (pic) said the government acknowledges the survey's findings, which he described...

Anwar arrives in Riyadh to attend OIC Extraordinary Summit on Israel’s aggression in Palestine

RIYADH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here Saturday (Nov 11) to attend the 8th Extraordinary Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss the ongoing Israeli aggression in Palestine. The special aircraft carrying the prime minister landed at the Royal Terminal, King Khalid International Airport, located about 35 kilometres (km) north...

Malaysia, Palestine agree on comprehensive effort to end violence in Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Palestine have agreed on the need for comprehensive efforts to end any form of violence in Gaza. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was reached during his telephone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss the latest developments in Gaza. "We also hope that all parties can ensure humanitarian aid...

RM600 increase in STR will ease burden, says recipient

KUALA LUMPUR: As a single mother with two children, the additional RM600 in Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) means a lot to Ansaya Dayang Gimbang. The 35-year-old, who washes clothes for a living here, said she was nearly suffocated by the high cost of living with her mere RM1,500 income per month. She said the STR increase from...

PM Anwar to table Malaysia Madani 2024 Budget this afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be tabling the Malaysia Madani 2024 Budget at Dewan Rakyat this Friday (Oct 13) afternoon. This will be the second national budget tabled by the unity government under the leadership of Anwar, who is also Finance Minister. The tabling of the Budget, which will begin at 4pm, will...

Fruitful visit to the US, says Anwar

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) said his four-day visit to the United States has successfully highlighted Malaysia's stance on global issues and raised the country's profile on the international stage. He said the visit also provided an opportunity for him to share the country's policies and aspirations related to international relations. "Indeed, the...

Govt has not abandoned its reform agenda, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the fact that his own party members were free to openly question the government's policies and actions was a testimony that his administration has not abandoned its promised reform agenda. This came after CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour questioned him on recent criticism leveled by fellow...

PM Anwar receives courtesy call from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at the Parliament House here on Thursday (Sept 14). Arroyo and her delegation arrived at 11.50am and were welcomed by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional...

Anwar calls for regional financial system for economic stability

JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has repeated the necessity of a regional financial system that addresses economic global uncertainties and financial risks while enhancing regional economic independence and safety nets. Speaking at the 26th Asean Plus Three Summit meeting on Wednesday (Sept 6), he also addressed concerns related to food security and called for...

Malaysia will become great nation in Asia if unity govt gets another five years, says PM

BALIK PULAU: Malaysia will become a great nation in Asia if the Unity Government continues to govern the country for another five years, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said this confidence was based on the Unity Government’s track record of championing issues for various segments of Malaysian society...